Flocking and clustering of self-propelled disks with active reorientation

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Abstract

In this talk we present a numerical investigation of self-propelled disks that integrates a behavior of active reorientation in analogy to collision avoidance in animal herds. The results of our simulations show rich phase dynamics including a flocking state, and a clustering state as a result of the mobility-induced phase separation. With a systematic exploration, our study reveals the unexpected link between the two collective behaviors. This study illustrated the importance of active reorientation on the emergent behaviors of self-propelled particles relevant to many natural and engineered active systems.

Presenters

  • Ting Zheng

    • Southeast University
    • School of Physics, Southeast University

Authors

  • Ting Zheng

    • Southeast University
    • School of Physics, Southeast University

  • Lu Chen

    • Beijing Computational Science Res Ctr

  • Zhanchun Tu

    • Beijing Normal University
    • Beijing Normal Univ

  • Xiang Cheng

    • Chemical Engineering and Materials Science, Universitiy of Minnesota
    • University of Minnesota
    • Department of Chemical Engineering and Materials Science, University of Minnesota
    • Department of Chemical Engineering and Materials Science, University of Minnesota-twin cities

  • Xinliang Xu

    • Beijing Computational Science Res Ctr
    • Complex Systems Division, Beijing Computational Science Research Center