Estimate of the vibrational frequencies of spherical virus particles

L. H. Ford
Phys. Rev. E 67, 051924 – Published 23 May 2003
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Abstract

The possible normal modes of vibration of a nearly spherical virus particle are discussed. Two simple models for the particle are treated, a liquid drop model and an elastic sphere model. Some estimates for the lowest vibrational frequency are given for each model. It is concluded that this frequency is likely to be of the order of a few GHz for particles with a radius of the order of 50 nm.

  • Received 21 March 2003

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1103/PhysRevE.67.051924

©2003 American Physical Society

Authors & Affiliations

L. H. Ford*

  • Department of Physics and Astronomy, Tufts University, Medford, Massachusetts 02155

  • *Email address: ford@cosmos.phy.tufts.edu

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Vol. 67, Iss. 5 — May 2003

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