Propulsion of a two-sphere swimmer

We describe experiments and simulations demonstrating the propulsion of a neutrally-buoyant swimmer that consists of a pair of spheres attached by a spring, immersed in a vibrating fluid. The vibration of the fluid induces relative motion of the spheres which, for sufficiently large amplitudes, can...

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Main Authors: Klotsa, Daphne, Baldwin, Kyle A., Hill, Richard J.A., Bowley, R.M., Swift, Michael R.
Format: Article
Published: American Physical Society 2015
Online Access:https://eprints.nottingham.ac.uk/42076/