Vincent Krakoviack 07/2015
Schematic mode-coupling approach to experimental data
The schematic mode-coupling approach is presented as an alternative to the use of the asymptotic critical properties of the mode-coupling equations for tests of the theory on experimental data. Technical aspects concerning the design of an efficient schematic model are discussed and a short review of our investigation of light scattering data is given.
Coarse-graining polymers as soft colloids
We show how to coarse-grain polymers in a good solvent as single particles, interacting with density-independent or density-dependent interactions. These interactions can be between the centres of mass, the mid- or end-points of the polymers. We also show how to extend these methods to polymers in poor solvents and mixtures of polymers. Treating polymers as soft colloids can greatly speed up the simulation of complex many-polymer systems, including polymer-colloid mixtures.
Vincent Krakoviack 07/2015