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Hydrodynamic Flow Patterns and Synchronization of Beating Cilia

Year: 2006

Type: article

Abstract: We calculate the hydrodynamic flow field generated far from a cilium which is attached to a surface and beats periodically. In the case of two beating cilia, hydrodynamic interactions can lead to synchronization of the cilia, which are nonlinear oscillators. We present a state diagram where synchronized states occur as a function of the distance of cilia and the relative orientation of their beat. Synchronized states occur with different relative phases. In addition, asynchronous solutions exist. Our work could be relevant for the synchronized motion of cilia generating hydrodynamic flows on the surface of cells.

Source: Physical Review Letters

DOI: 10.1103/physrevlett.96.058102

Authors: Andrej Vilfan, Frank Jülicher

Institutions: Jožef Stefan Institute, Jožef Stefan International Postgraduate School, Max Planck Society

Language: English

Topic: Nonlinear Dynamics and Pattern Formation

Subfield: Statistical and Nonlinear Physics

Field: Physics and Astronomy

Domain: Physical Sciences

Open Access status: green

Funder: Office of Science

OpenAlex ID: W1978798446

FWCI: 5.937

Cites: 16

Cited by: 228

Related to: 10