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Area of Science:

  • Soft Matter Physics
  • Active Matter Systems
  • Liquid Crystal Science

Background:

  • Active nematics are dynamic fluids with potential for reconfigurable materials.
  • Experimental control of spatiotemporal activity patterns has been a major challenge.
  • Topological defects in active nematics offer possibilities for information processing.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop a versatile experimental approach for spatial activity patterning in active nematics.
  • To demonstrate control over topological defect behavior using patterned activity.
  • To investigate the potential for defect transport in active microfluidic architectures.

Main Methods:

  • Utilized a quasi-2D acoustically powered active liquid crystal system.
  • Controlled local activity by modulating the confinement height of the liquid crystal.
  • Implemented linear gradients and step-like variations in channel height to create activity patterns.
  • Employed an agent-based model to analyze defect dynamics.

Main Results:

  • Demonstrated that confinement height directly correlates with local activity levels.
  • Showcased the ability to guide topological defects using patterned activity.
  • Achieved sustained antiparallel transport of +1/2 and -1/2 topological defects.
  • Confirmed geometry-induced activity modulation as the driver of defect transport.

Conclusions:

  • Established a scalable strategy for programming active nematic material dynamics.
  • Advanced the development of active microfluidic architectures for information processing.
  • Highlighted the potential of topological defect transport for future applications.