Helix-like structure formation of a semi-flexible chain confined in a cylinder channel

Wen Xiaohui^{1, 2, †,}, Sun Tieyu², Zhang Wei-Bing³, Lam Chi-Hang², Zhang Linxi⁴, Zang Huaping⁵

(a) Helix formation percentages P_helix with various solution densities ρ under identical R = 3, N = 100, and b = 200. (b) Helix formation percentages P_helix with various chain stiffnesses b under the same ρ = 0.85, R = 3, and N = 100.