Self Propelled Particles: Advances in Nanomotor Dynamics and Applications

Selfpropelled particles-This chapter delves into the foundational principles behind selfpropelled particles, setting the stage for their applications in modern technology

Symmetry breaking of escaping ants-A fascinating study of how symmetry breaking occurs in natural systems, illustrated by the behavior of ants

Tsallis entropy-Introducing Tsallis entropy, the chapter discusses its application in understanding complex, nonequilibrium systems like selfpropelled particles

Collective motion-The dynamics of collective motion are examined, shedding light on how individual particles can synchronize to form organized groups

Vicsek model-The Vicsek model is explored as a computational approach to study the collective motion and alignment of selfpropelled particles

Swarm behaviour-This chapter focuses on the behavior of swarming systems, analyzing how coordination emerges in biological and artificial agents

Random sequential adsorption-The process of random sequential adsorption is explained, revealing its connection to the selforganization of particles in complex systems

Sharon Glotzer-A tribute to Sharon Glotzer, this chapter highlights her groundbreaking contributions to the field of nanomotors and active matter

Micromotor-An exploration of micromotors, their mechanisms, and how they can be utilized in diverse applications from medicine to engineering

Landau–Zener formula-This chapter introduces the LandauZener formula, offering insights into quantum transitions and their relevance to selfpropelled particles

Active matter-The concept of active matter is discussed indepth, focusing on how nonequilibrium systems can exhibit surprising collective behaviors

Scissors Modes-An investigation into scissors modes, providing key insights into the mechanical properties and behaviors of nanomotors

Sriram Ramaswamy-Celebrating the work of Sriram Ramaswamy, this chapter provides an overview of his contributions to the study of collective behavior in active systems

Maya Paczuski-A discussion of Maya Paczuski’s work on nonlinear dynamics and its application to selfpropelled systems

Microswimmer-Examining microswimmers, the chapter explores their role in the broader context of nanomotors and their potential applications

Percolation threshold-The percolation threshold is explained, demonstrating its significance in understanding the connectivity and behavior of active systems

Active fluid-This chapter dives into the concept of active fluids, exploring their properties and relevance to the development of selfpropelled particles

Dirk Helbing-A look into Dirk Helbing’s work on complex systems, offering insights into the collective dynamics of active particles

Clustering of selfpropelled particles-Investigating clustering phenomena, this chapter shows how selfpropelled particles can form coherent structures in various environments

Nanomotor-The core of the book, this chapter provides an indepth exploration of nanomotors, their design, and their potential to revolutionize a variety of fields

Stringnet liquid-The concept of stringnet liquids is introduced, explaining how this innovative idea can lead to new discoveries in nanomotor technology