| Literature DB >> 16779527 |
S Ramachandran1, P B Sunil Kumar, I Pagonabarraga.
Abstract
We present a Lattice-Boltzmann method for simulating self-propelling (active) colloidal particles in two dimensions. Active particles with symmetric and asymmetric force distribution on their surface are considered. The velocity field generated by a single active particle, changing its orientation randomly, and the different time scales involved are characterized in detail. The steady-state speed distribution in the fluid, resulting from the activity, is shown to deviate considerably from the equilibrium distribution.Mesh:
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Year: 2006 PMID: 16779527 DOI: 10.1140/epje/i2006-10009-1
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Eur Phys J E Soft Matter ISSN: 1292-8941 Impact factor: 1.890