Self Propelled Particles

The Self Propelled Particles is an essential guide to understanding the dynamics of selfpropelled particles within the broader context of Nanomotors. The book explores cuttingedge concepts that blend physics, materials science, and collective behavior to unravel the intricate mechanisms that power active matter systems. It is a vital resource for professionals, graduate and undergraduate students, and hobbyists with a deep interest in physics and nanotechnology

Selfpropelled particles-This chapter delves into the foundational principles behind selfpropelled particles, setting the stage for their applications in modern technology

Symmetry breaking of escaping ants-A fascinating study of how symmetry breaking occurs in natural systems, illustrated by the behavior of ants

Tsallis entropy-Introducing Tsallis entropy, the chapter discusses its application in understanding complex, nonequilibrium systems like selfpropelled particles

Collective motion-The dynamics of collective motion are examined, shedding light on how individual particles can synchronize to form organized groups

Vicsek model-The Vicsek model is explored as a computational approach to study the collective motion and alignment of selfpropelled particles

Swarm behaviour-This chapter focuses on the behavior of swarming systems, analyzing how coordination emerges in biological and artificial agents

Random sequential adsorption-The process of random sequential adsorption is explained, revealing its connection to the selforganization of particles in complex systems

Sharon Glotzer-A tribute to Sharon Glotzer, this chapter highlights her groundbreaking contributions to the field of nanomotors and active matter

Micromotor-An exploration of micromotors, their mechanisms, and how they can be utilized in diverse applications from medicine to engineering

Landau–Zener formula-This chapter introduces the LandauZener formula, offering insights into quantum transitions and their relevance to selfpropelled particles

Active matter-The concept of active matter is discussed indepth, focusing on how nonequilibrium systems can exhibit surprising collective behaviors

Scissors Modes-An investigation into scissors modes, providing key insights into the mechanical properties and behaviors of nanomotors

Sriram Ramaswamy-Celebrating the work of Sriram Ramaswamy, this chapter provides an overview of his contributions to the study of collective behavior in active systems

Maya Paczuski-A discussion of Maya Paczuski’s work on nonlinear dynamics and its application to selfpropelled systems

Microswimmer-Examining microswimmers, the chapter explores their role in the broader context of nanomotors and their potential applications

Percolation threshold-The percolation threshold is explained, demonstrating its significance in understanding the connectivity and behavior of active systems

Active fluid-This chapter dives into the concept of active fluids, exploring their properties and relevance to the development of selfpropelled particles

Dirk Helbing-A look into Dirk Helbing’s work on complex systems, offering insights into the collective dynamics of active particles

Clustering of selfpropelled particles-Investigating clustering phenomena, this chapter shows how selfpropelled particles can form coherent structures in various environments

Nanomotor-The core of the book, this chapter provides an indepth exploration of nanomotors, their design, and their potential to revolutionize a variety of fields

Stringnet liquid-The concept of stringnet liquids is introduced, explaining how this innovative idea can lead to new discoveries in nanomotor technology