Abstract
This study develops a generalized method for applying spin-echo small-angle neutron scattering (SESANS) to the structural analysis of polymers. Starting from the theoretical framework of SESANS, we developed real space correlation functions for the Gaussian chain model systems consisting of chains with many beads. Further molecular dynamics (MD) simulations affirm that the functions derived by our proposed theoretical work can accurately predict the radii of gyration of polymer chains, which bring straightforward insight of SESANS measurements. This work will enable a broader application of SESANS in soft matter analysis. © 2025 The Authors. Published by American Chemical Society.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 3339–3344 |
| Journal | Journal of Physical Chemistry A |
| Volume | 129 |
| Issue number | 14 |
| Online published | 13 Feb 2025 |
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| Publication status | Published - 10 Apr 2025 |
Funding
This project was supported by the National Nature Science Foundation of China (No. U2230207), the Guangdong Provincial Quantum Science Strategic Initiative (Grant No. GDZX2203001), and grants from the City University of Hong Kong (Projects No. 9610568, 7006132, and 9610490).