Session LQ: Biolocomotion VII: Micro-Swimming III
3:35 PM–5:45 PM, Monday, November 22, 2010
Long Beach Convention Center Room: 203B
Chair: Silas Alben, Georgia Institute of Technology
Abstract ID: BAPS.2010.DFD.LQ.10
Abstract: LQ.00010 : Elastic symmetry-breaking in synchronizing cells
5:32 PM–5:45 PM
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Authors:
Gwynn Elfring
(University of California, San Diego)
Eric Lauga
(University of California, San Diego)
Swimming microorganisms such as spermatozoa have been observed to synchronize their flagella when swimming in close proximity. We showed recently that this can arise passively in part due to an asymmetry in the flagellar waveforms of the cells. Using a simple two dimensional model we investigate here the role of fluid body interactions and flagella elasticity as a source of asymmetry, and whether or not flexibility is sufficient to induce synchronization.
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