Microswimmers – From Single Particle Motion to Collective Behavior

摘要: Locomotion of autonomous microswimmers is a fascinating field at the cutting edge science. It combines biophysics self-propulsion via motor proteins, artificial propulsion mechanisms, swimming strategies low Reynolds numbers, hydrodynamic interaction swimmers, and collective motion synchronisation large numbers agents. The articles this Special Issue are based on lecture notes an international summer school, which was organized by DFG Priority Programme 1726 “Microswimmers – From Single Particle Motion to Collective Behaviour” in fall 2015. minireviews provide broad overview field, covering both elementary advanced material, as well selected areas from current research.