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  • Computational physics
  • Fluid dynamics
  • Soft matter physics

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  • Multiparticle collision dynamics (MPCD) is a coarse-grained simulation method.
  • It accurately solves Navier-Stokes equations for Newtonian fluids, incorporating thermal noise.
  • MPCD has been widely used for simulating colloids and polymers in fluids.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review and discuss the application of MPCD.
  • To explore the motion of microswimmers, specifically squirmers.
  • To analyze squirmer dynamics in viscous fluids using MPCD.

Main Methods:

  • Utilizing multiparticle collision dynamics (MPCD) simulations.
  • Modeling spherical microswimmers (squirmers).
  • Analyzing fluid-structure interactions in viscous media.

Main Results:

  • MPCD effectively captures the hydrodynamic interactions of squirmers.
  • The technique allows for detailed study of squirmer locomotion.
  • Thermal noise effects on squirmer dynamics can be investigated.

Conclusions:

  • MPCD is a suitable and powerful tool for studying microswimmer hydrodynamics.
  • This simulation method provides insights into the behavior of active particles in fluids.
  • Further research can leverage MPCD for complex microswimmer systems.