Related Experiment Video
Updated: Jan 29, 2026

Optogenetic Phase Transition of TDP-43 in Spinal Motor Neurons of Zebrafish Larvae
Published on: February 25, 2022
Activity-induced mixing and phase transitions of self-propelled swimmers
Pallab Sinha Mahapatra1, Sam Mathew2
1Department of Mechanical Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology Madras, Chennai, India.
Abstract:
We study the mixing of active swimmers. Two different types of swimmers (modeled as particles) are placed initially in two boxes with an interconnection between them. The mixing of swimmers happens as they move with their own self-propelled forces. The self-propelled force is constant and the direction of the exerted thrust is governed by the neighboring swimmers. Overall mixing of the swimmers depends on the magnitude of the exerted thrust, the initial packing fraction, and the activity level. Different nonequilibrium states are also identified depending on the exerted thrust and the initial packing fraction of the swimmers.
More Related Videos
11:38Combining Microfluidics and Microrheology to Determine Rheological Properties of Soft Matter during Repeated Phase Transitions
Published on: April 19, 2018
09:24A Rapidly Incremented Tethered-Swimming Maximal Protocol for Cardiorespiratory Assessment of Swimmers
Published on: January 28, 2020
Related Concept Videos
Phase Transitions
Phase Transitions: Sublimation and Deposition
Phase Transitions: Melting and Freezing
Phase Transitions: Vaporization and Condensation
Phase Diagrams
Cooperative Allosteric Transitions