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Matthew T Downton1, Holger Stark

  • 1Institut für Theoretische Physik, Technische Universität Berlin, Hardenbergstraße 36, D-10623 Berlin, Germany.

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This study models a microswimmer using stochastic rotation dynamics, allowing it to switch between pusher and puller modes. The model accurately predicts locomotion and flow fields, validating the simulation approach.

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Area of Science:

  • Fluid dynamics
  • Soft matter physics
  • Computational modeling

Background:

  • Microswimmers are essential for understanding self-propulsion in biological and artificial systems.
  • Squirmer models provide a versatile framework for studying microscale locomotion.
  • Stochastic rotation dynamics offers a powerful computational tool for simulating complex fluid-matter interactions.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To model a microswimmer operating in a 'squirmer' mode using stochastic rotation dynamics.
  • To investigate the tunability of the microswimmer between 'pusher' and 'puller' configurations.
  • To analyze the fluid flow fields generated by the microswimmer and validate the model's predictions.

Main Methods:

  • Utilizing stochastic rotation dynamics for microswimmer simulation.
  • Implementing a squirmer model with adjustable parameters for pusher/puller behavior.
  • Analyzing predicted and simulated locomotion velocities and resulting flow fields.

Main Results:

  • The microswimmer model successfully operates in both pusher and puller modes.
  • Stochastic rotation dynamics effectively captures the fluid dynamics of the squirmer.
  • High agreement observed between predicted and simulated locomotion velocities.
  • Accurate representation of the flow field generated by the microswimmer.

Conclusions:

  • Stochastic rotation dynamics is a suitable method for modeling tunable microswimmers.
  • The developed model accurately predicts microswimmer locomotion and flow characteristics.
  • This work validates the computational approach for studying microswimmer hydrodynamics.