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Chiral Active Matter

Soft Condensed Matter 2022-10-12 v1 Statistical Mechanics Biological Physics

Abstract

Chiral active matter comprises particles which can self-propel and self-rotate. Examples range from sperm cells and bacteria near walls to asymmetric colloids and pea-shaped Quincke rollers. In this perspective article we focus on recent developments in chiral active matter. After briefly discussing chiral active motion at a single particle level, we discuss collective phenomena ranging from vortex arrays and patterns made of rotating micro-flocks to states featuring unusual rheological properties.

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@article{arxiv.2207.01923,
  title  = {Chiral Active Matter},
  author = {Benno Liebchen and Demian Levis},
  journal= {arXiv preprint arXiv:2207.01923},
  year   = {2022}
}

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perspective article

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