Simulation of a model microswimmer
Abstract
We discuss the modelling of a microswimmer that operates in a 'squirmer' mode, by means of stochastic rotation dynamics. The squirmer that we model can easily be tuned between a 'pusher' and a 'puller'. We examine the flows produced by the squirmer and find that there is good agreement between both the predicted and simulated velocities of locomotion and the resulting flow field.
- Publication:
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Journal of Physics Condensed Matter
- Pub Date:
- May 2009
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- Bibcode:
- 2009JPCM...21t4101D