Physics Colloquium, "The Physics of Swimming Microorganisms" by Dr. Thomas Powers, Brown University

Science / Technology - Colloquium

Wednesday, December 10, 2008
4:00 PM-5:00 PM

Olin Hall
223

I will discuss model problems inspired by the mechanics of swimming microorganisms. First we study the swimming velocity of a swimmer with prescribed stroke in a complex fluid. Then, inspired by the coordination of beating cilia, we present an experimental model for hydrodynamic synchronization.

Cost: FREE

Suggested Audiences: College

E-mail: izabela@wpi.edu
Phone: 508-831-5249

Last Modified: December 8, 2008 at 10:49 AM

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