The dynamics of single-molecule DNA in flow

Journal of Non-Newtonian Fluid Mechanics

Volumn 130, Issue 1, 2005, Pages 1-28

  Shaqfeh, Eric S G ^a  

^a Stanford University   (United States)

Author keywords

DNA; Epifluorescence microscopy; Polymer dynamics; Rheology

Indexed keywords

COMPUTER SIMULATION; CONFINED FLOW; DNA; FLUORESCENCE; MICROSCOPIC EXAMINATION; MOLECULES; POLYMERS; RHEOLOGY; SHEAR FLOW;

EPIFLUORESCENCE MICROSCOPY; POLYMER DYNAMICS;

FLUID DYNAMICS;

DNA; FLOW FIELD; FLUID MECHANICS; POLYMER; RHEOLOGY;

EID: 26944443829     PISSN: 03770257     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1016/j.jnnfm.2005.05.011     Document Type: Review

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