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Ramin Golestanian1, Armand Ajdari.
Abstract
The simple model of a low Reynolds number swimmer made from three spheres that are connected by two arms is considered in its general form and analyzed. The swimming velocity, force-velocity response, power consumption, and efficiency of the swimmer are calculated both for general deformations and also for specific model prescriptions. The role of noise and coherence in the stroke cycle is also discussed.Entities:
Year: 2008 PMID: 18517512 DOI: 10.1103/PhysRevE.77.036308
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Phys Rev E Stat Nonlin Soft Matter Phys ISSN: 1539-3755