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Minimal model for synchronization induced by hydrodynamic interactions.

Bian Qian¹, Hongyuan Jiang, David A Gagnon

¹Division of Engineering, Brown University, Providence, Rhode Island 02912, USA.

Physical Review. E, Statistical, Nonlinear, and Soft Matter Physics

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Hydrodynamic interactions synchronize rotating paddles in viscous fluids, but only when their flexible shafts allow it. Paddle symmetry influences their synchronized phase difference.

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Area of Science:

Fluid dynamics
Soft matter physics
Biophysics

Background:

Cilia and flagella exhibit coordinated motion, suggesting underlying synchronization mechanisms.
Understanding synchronization in micro-scale systems is crucial for biological and engineering applications.

Purpose of the Study:

To investigate hydrodynamic interactions causing synchronization in rotating flexible paddles.
To determine the influence of shaft flexibility and paddle symmetry on synchronization.
To develop a model explaining synchronization phenomena in viscous fluids.

Main Methods:

Scale model experiments with rotating paddles in a viscous fluid.
Utilizing the method of regularized Stokeslets for numerical modeling.
Developing an analytic theory based on far-field approximations.

Main Results:

Synchronization was observed between rotating paddles driven by constant torque.
Shaft flexibility was essential for achieving synchronization.
Paddle symmetry dictated the phase difference in the synchronized state.
Experimental results showed excellent agreement with regularized Stokeslets modeling.

Conclusions:

Hydrodynamic interactions are a key factor in paddle synchronization.
Shaft flexibility and paddle geometry are critical parameters for synchronization.
The study provides a validated model and scaling laws for paddle synchronization.