3.941/10.668 Statistical Mech of Polymers
Fall 2013
Instructors: Alfredo Alexander-Katz, Gregory C Rutledge
TA: Jiaqi Lin
Lecture: TR11-12.30 (66-154)
Information:
The course provides an introduction to statistical mechanics of chain-like molecules. Emphasis is placed on theory and simulation of macromolecular systems from the molecular perspective. Topics covered include basic theories of chain conformation, thermodynamics of polymer solutions and melts, and chain dynamics. Methods of molecular simulation and experimental verification are also presented.
Announcements
Final Report Guidelines and Deadline
Dear Class,We have posted the guidelines for the final report and presentation in the assignment section. In light of giving you some time to prepare the presentations, the report is due on Mon Dec. 9 by 12pm. The presentations will occur on Tuesday Dec. 10. There will be 5 presentations in the morning during class times and 4 presentations in the afternoon from 2-3:30pm. The schedule of presentations is included in the guidelines. The room for the afternoon presentations is 66-144.
We have settled on a single day of presentations because there might have been conflicts with MRS which is the week before. I will lecture on Thu. Dec. 5, and answer questions at the end of lecture. Note that you can contact us also by email to arrange for a meeting in case the official office hours next week don't work for you.
Best wishes and have a great Thanksgiving!
Alfredo
Announced on 27 November 2013 6:17 p.m. by Alfredo Alexander-Katz
Reminder: Office Hours tomorrow from 1-3pm
Dear Class,I just wanted to remind you that I have office hours on Tu from 1-3pm. If you have questions please come by. If you cannot make that time, please let me know and we can arrange for another time.
Best wishes,
Alfredo
Announced on 18 November 2013 4:42 p.m. by Alfredo Alexander-Katz
Extension for HW #5
Dear Class,I will extend the deadline for HW#5 to TR@5pm. This will give you more time to work on the problems, particularly problem 3.
Best wishes,
Alfredo
Announced on 18 November 2013 10:02 a.m. by Alfredo Alexander-Katz
Correction: Problem 3, HW 5
In part B of prob. 3 it should read 2D, not 1D.Announced on 12 November 2013 10:41 p.m. by Alfredo Alexander-Katz
Homework #5 Posted (Due Nov. 19)
Announced on 12 November 2013 9:59 a.m. by Alfredo Alexander-Katz
