WLC framework: Marko-Siggia F = (k_B·T/L_p)·[1/(4(1-x/L)²) - 1/4 + x/L]

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The worm-like-chain (WLC) model — Kratky-Porod 1949 continuum limit of the freely-rotating-chain, parametrised by two length scales: contour length L (total molecular length along the backbone) and persistence length L_p (decay length of…

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WLC: F(x=0) = 0 and dF/dx|_{x=0} = 3·k_B·T/(2·L·L_p) (Hookean entropic-elasticity)

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