Author: Alouges F.
Publisher: Springer Publishing Company
ISSN: 1292-8941
Source: The European Physical Journal E - Soft Matter, Vol.28, Iss.3, 2009-03, pp. : 279-284
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Abstract
We present a theory for low-Reynolds-number axisymmetric swimmers and a general strategy for the computation of strokes of maximal efficiency. An explicit equation characterizing optimal strokes is derived, and numerical strategies to obtain solutions are discussed. The merits of this approach are demonstrated by applying it to two concrete examples: the
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