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SUMMARY:Optimal locomotion of microorganisms - Dr Eric Lauga\, DAMTP
DTSTART:20131018T150000Z
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CONTACT:Dr C. P.  Caulfield
DESCRIPTION:The cellular world includes a myriad of self-propelled microor
 ganisms\, including bacteria\, spermatozoa\, ciliates\, and plankton. In t
 his talk\, we consider the hydrodynamics of low-Reynolds number swimming r
 elevant to this world\, and focus on deriving optimal modes of locomotion.
  Considering the various propulsion mechanisms observed in nature (flagell
 a vs. cilia\; prokaryotes vs. eukaryotes)\, we mathematically and computat
 ionally derive the cell kinematics achieving propulsion - or fluid transpo
 rt - with minimal energetic cost\, and compare our results with biological
  observations.
LOCATION:MR2\, Centre for Mathematical Sciences\, Wilberforce Road\, Cambr
 idge
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