Talk:Random coil
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"Note that although this model is termed a "Gaussian chain", the distribution function is not a gaussian (normal) distribution. The end-to-end distance probability distribution function of a Gaussian chain is non-zero only for r > 0. [1]"
As article stands now, the above sentence obscures the reason why this model is termed a Gaussian chain. This model is called 'Gaussian' because the probability distribution function to any vector point does have a Gaussian form. i.e. 
However, the end-to-end distance distribution will depend on the dimensionality of the polymer chain. I think this point needs to be added so as to clarify why this is called a Gaussian Model- rather than misleadingly pointing out how the name might not be apt. Any thoughtsWilgamesh 08:17, 12 December 2006 (UTC)
