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The ability of phototactic microorganisms to move towards optimal light intensities is exploited to generate fluid flows on scales several orders larger than the swimmers themselves. These flows are shown… Click to show full abstract
The ability of phototactic microorganisms to move towards optimal light intensities is exploited to generate fluid flows on scales several orders larger than the swimmers themselves. These flows are shown to function as hydrodynamic tweezers.
Keywords:
controlled flows;
flows active;
light controlled;
active fluids
Journal Title: Nature Physics
Year Published: 2017
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Journal Title: Nature Physics
Year Published: 2017
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