Issue 15, 2018

Theory for controlling individual self-propelled micro-swimmers by photon nudging II: confinement

Abstract

Photon nudging allows the manipulation and confinement of individual self-propelled micro-swimmers in 2D and 3D environments using feedback controls. Presented in this second part of a two-part contribution are theoretical models that afford the characterization for the positioning distribution associated with active localization. A derivation for the optimal nudging speed and acceptance angle is given for minimal placement uncertainty. The analytical solutions allow for a discussion on the physical underpinning that underlies controllability and optimality.

Graphical abstract: Theory for controlling individual self-propelled micro-swimmers by photon nudging II: confinement

Article information

Article type
Paper
Submitted
26 Sep 2017
Accepted
12 Mar 2018
First published
05 Apr 2018

Phys. Chem. Chem. Phys., 2018,20, 10521-10532

Theory for controlling individual self-propelled micro-swimmers by photon nudging II: confinement

M. Selmke, U. Khadka, A. P. Bregulla, F. Cichos and H. Yang, Phys. Chem. Chem. Phys., 2018, 20, 10521 DOI: 10.1039/C7CP06560D

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