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Vitali Telezki¹, Stefan Klumpp¹

¹University of Göttingen, Institute for the Dynamics of Complex Systems, Friedrich-Hund-Platz 1, 37077 Göttingen, Germany.

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Active dipolar particles form distinct patterns, influenced by magnetic fields. External fields promote oriented chains and bands, with structure spacing decreasing as field strength increases.

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Area of Science:

Physics, Soft Matter
Statistical Mechanics

Background:

Active particles with magnetic dipole moments exhibit unique self-propelled motion and collective behaviors driven by dipole-dipole interactions.
Understanding these collective effects is crucial for designing and controlling active matter systems.

Purpose of the Study:

To systematically characterize the patterns formed by active dipolar particles.
To investigate the influence of external magnetic fields on these patterns.

Main Methods:

Brownian dynamics simulations were employed to model systems of active dipolar particles.
Pattern classification utilized three order parameters: clustering, orientational alignment, and chain formation.

Main Results:

In the absence of external fields, a combination of clustering, alignment, and chain formation dictates particle arrangements.
Under an external magnetic field, oriented chains and bands become the dominant structures.
These field-induced structures resemble columnar clusters found in passive ferrofluids.
Columnar spacing and the number of lanes per cluster decrease with increasing magnetic field strength.

Conclusions:

External magnetic fields significantly alter the collective behavior and pattern formation of active dipolar particles.
The observed oriented chains and bands demonstrate tunable structural properties based on field strength.
This research provides insights into the fundamental physics of active magnetic systems and their potential applications.