Collective synchronization states in arrays of driven colloidal oscillators

The phenomenon of metachronal waves in cilia carpets has been well known for decades; these waves are widespread in biology, and have fundamental physiological importance. While it is accepted that in many cases cilia are mainly coupled together by the hydrodynamic velocity field, a clear understand...

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Main Authors: Lhermerout, R, Bruot, N, Cicuta, G, Kotar, J, Cicuta, P
Format: Journal article
Published: IOP Publishing 2012