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A quorum sensing active matter in a confined geometry
- Publication Year :
- 2023
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Abstract
- Inspired by the problem of biofilm growth, we numerically investigate clustering in a two-dimensional suspension of active (Janus) particles of finite size confined in a circular cavity. Their dynamics is regulated by a non-reciprocal mechanism that causes them to switch from active to passive above a certain threshold of the perceived near-neighbor density (quorum sensing).A variety of cluster phases -- glassy, solid (hexatic) and liquid -- is observed depending on the particle dynamics at the boundary, the quorum sensing range, and the level of noise
- Subjects :
- Condensed Matter - Soft Condensed Matter
Condensed Matter - Statistical Mechanics
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- Database :
- arXiv
- Publication Type :
- Report
- Accession number :
- edsarx.2309.06749
- Document Type :
- Working Paper