Claremont Topology Seminar: Chris Soteros (University of Saskatchewan)

Speaker: Chris Soteros (University of Saskatchewan)

Title: Knot and Link Statistics for Lattice Models of Polymers

Abstract: Lattice models such as self-avoiding polygons on the simple cubic lattice (with vertices in Z^3) have proved useful for studying the entanglement complexity of polymers. I will begin by reviewing what’s known and believed regarding the knot and link statistics for cubic lattice self-avoiding polygons. Then recent results that combine novel knot theory, lattice combinatorics and Monte Carlo computer simulations will be presented regarding the knot and link statistics for self-avoiding polygons in tubular sub lattices of the simple cubic lattice. The lattice tube results have potential applications to experiments involving polymers (such as DNA) in nano channels.

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We especially welcome all undergraduates and graduate students to attend topology seminar!

Room: Roberts South 103