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The statistical size of polymer coils can be described by a Gaussian function according to the central-limit theorem. The large entropy change of chain conformations endows rubber a high elasticity. Therefore, the stretched rubber holds the Gough-Joule effect for a phenomenon of hot-contraction and cold-expansion.
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Hu, W. (2013). Conformation Statistics and Entropic Elasticity. In: Polymer Physics. Springer, Vienna. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-7091-0670-9_3
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