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Regularized representation of bacterial hydrodynamics

Abstract:
Fluid flows induced by a flagellated bacterial swimmer are often modeled as a simple force dipole, valid in the far field. Such representations neglect the inherent rotation of these bacteria as they swim, driven by a spinning helical flagellum or fascicle. Here, we present a refined swimmer representation that makes use of regularized singularities, retaining simplicity whilst capturing details of the complex flow field near the swimmer that have previously been absent from basic models. We illustrate the significance of this representation via a study of bacterial predator-prey dynamics, highlighting the importance of detailed hydrodynamics in models of bacterial interactions and bacterial active matter.
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Published
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Peer reviewed

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10.1103/PhysRevFluids.5.093101

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Institution:
University of Oxford
Division:
MPLS
Department:
Mathematical Institute
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Author
ORCID:
0000-0002-6888-4362
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Institution:
University of Oxford
Division:
MPLS
Department:
Mathematical Institute
Sub department:
Mathematical Institute
Oxford college:
Wadham College
Role:
Author
ORCID:
0000-0003-0853-267X


Publisher:
American Physical Society
Journal:
Physical Review Fluids More from this journal
Volume:
5
Article number:
093101
Publication date:
2020-09-08
Acceptance date:
2020-07-30
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ISSN:
2469-990X


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English
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Pubs id:
1122625
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pubs:1122625
Deposit date:
2020-07-30

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