Publication Date
5-2012
Advisor(s) - Committee Chair
Dr. Uta Ziegler, Director, Dr. Claus Ernst, Dr. Guangming Xing
Degree Program
Department of Mathematics and Computer Science
Degree Type
Master of Science
Abstract
This thesis discusses the development of software architecture to support the computational investigation of random polygons in 3 space. The random polygons themselves are a simple model of long polymer chains. (A DNA molecule is one example of a polymer.)
This software architecture includes "building blocks" which specify the actual manipulations and computations to be performed, and a structural framework which allows the user to specify which manipulations/computations to perform, in which order and with how many repetitions. The overall framework is designed in such a way that new building blocks can easily be added in the future. The development of three different building blocks to be used in this architecture which are entitled: Reducer, Lengthener and OutsideInLengthener are also discussed in this thesis. These building blocks manipulate the existing polygons - increasing or decreasing their size.
Disciplines
Computer Sciences
Recommended Citation
Rachamadugu, Sairaj, "Manipulation of 3D knotted polygons" (2012). Masters Theses & Specialist Projects. Paper 1162.
https://digitalcommons.wku.edu/theses/1162