Three-sphere low-Reynolds-number swimmer with a cargo container.

A recently introduced model for an autonomous swimmer at low Reynolds number that is comprised of three spheres connected by two arms is considered when one of the spheres has a large radius. The Stokes hydrodynamic flow associated with the swimming strokes and net motion of this system can be studi...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Golestanian, R
Format: Journal article
Language:English
Published: 2008