Adsorption of linear polymers

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Abstract
Linear polymer chains usually interact strongly with surfaces. Various regimes are obtained when one varies the bulk monomer concentration C or the interaction δ of a monomer with the surface. We discuss the recent results that were obtained theoretically by scaling arguments and compare them with hydrodynamic, neutron-scattering, and reflectivity measurements. Although the agreement is satisfactory in some cases, no general agreement has been reached so far. We also discuss the relaxation of the streched chain when the fixed end constraint is released. Possible experimental realizations are given.

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