Discovery Projects - Grant ID: DP160103562

Funding Activity

Website
http://dataportal.arc.gov.au/NCGP/Web/Grant/Grant/DP160103562

Funding Status
Closed

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Funded Activity Summary

Interplay of Topology and Geometry in Polymeric Critical Phenomena. This project aims to develop new understanding of key topologically driven behaviour in complex polymers such as DNA. The mathematical modelling of the rich geometric behaviour of long-chain polymers and how they change their shape in response to the environment has provided a framework for our understanding of these ubiquitous molecules. Complex polymers such as ring polymers and DNA display topological properties such as knotting and linking. Recent experiments twisting DNA demonstrate novel phenomena precipitated by the interplay of topological and geometric properties. Using advanced mathematical and computational techniques, the project aims to explain how topological constraints and changes disturb key polymer behaviour.

Funded Activity Details

Start Date: 01-06-2016

End Date: 31-01-2020

Funding Scheme: Discovery Projects

Funding Amount: $334,000.00

Funder: Australian Research Council

Research Topics

ANZSRC Field of Research (FoR)

Statistical Mechanics, Physical Combinatorics and Mathematical Aspects of Condensed Matter | Mathematical Physics |

ANZSRC Socio-Economic Objective (SEO)

Expanding Knowledge in the Physical Sciences | Expanding Knowledge in the Mathematical Sciences

Other Keywords

Expanding Knowledge in the Mathematical Sciences | Expanding Knowledge in the Physical Sciences | Mathematical Physics | Statistical Mechanics, Physical Combinatorics and Mathematical Aspects of Condensed Matter

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