Excluded Volume Effects in Polymer Solutions

The book offers a thorough examination of the static equilibrium properties of polymer solutions, beginning with the derivation of diagrammatic perturbation theory. It introduces the renormalization group (RG) concepts, emphasizing dilation invariance, and explores dimensional regularization methods. A unified evaluation at the one-loop level is provided, alongside detailed discussions of key experimental quantities and critical analysis of empirical data methods. The final section extends the theoretical framework, making the initial parts suitable for course use while the latter sections support quantitative experimental evaluations.