Stability of a Dumbbell Micro-Swimmer

A squirmer model achieves propulsion by generating surface squirming velocities. This model has been used to analyze the movement of micro-swimmers, such as microorganisms and Janus particles. Although squirmer motion has been widely investigated, motions of two connected squirmers, i.e., a dumbbell...

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Main Author: Takuji Ishikawa
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2019-01-01
Series:Micromachines
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Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/2072-666X/10/1/33