Twist–writhe conversion in a simulated DNA filament.
Abstract
Cosserat rod simulation illustrating the mechanical conversion of imposed twist into writhe. A slender elastic filament with self-contact is twisted by rotating one end while the opposite end is constrained.
Fields of Study & Subjects
DNA and Nucleic Acid Chemistry
Geometric and Algebraic Topology
Genomics and Chromatin Dynamics
Publication details
- Journal / source
- Figshare
- Publication date
- 4 March 2026
- Language
- EN
- Document type
- Dataset