In this talk I’ll describe the hydrodynamic theory of the motion of incompressible flocks: that is, collections of self-propelled entities (“birdsâ€) that are packed so tightly together that their density cannot change as they move. In two dimensions, this problem can be mapped onto an equilibrium magnet with a peculiar constraint. This pro...
Creator:
Toner, John (University of Oregon)
Created:
2018-01-19
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University of Minnesota, Institute for Mathematics and its Applications.