Linear,branched and hyperbranched macromolecules in dilute solution

We report some theoretical results obtained for star polymers and dendrimers under different solvent conditions using the Gaussian self-consistent approach. The focus is mainly on the model assumptions and approximations, and on the results. We discuss the Θ state in terms of both the Θ temperature and the molecular size, and then we consider the good-solvent conditions also through the intramolecular dynamics.