Problem of a point defect, spatial regularization and intrinsic length scale in second gradient elasticity

2006 ◽  
Vol 423 (1-2) ◽  
pp. 92-96 ◽  
Author(s):  
I. Dobovšek
Keyword(s):  
Point Defect ◽  
Gradient Elasticity ◽  
Length Scale ◽  
Second Gradient ◽  
Intrinsic Length ◽  
Spatial Regularization

Flow transitions and length scales of a channel-confined active nematic

Soft Matter ◽  
2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Abhik Samui ◽  
Julia M. Yeomans ◽  
Sumesh P. Thampi
Keyword(s):  
Characteristic Length ◽  
Flow Regimes ◽  
Channel Width ◽  
Flow Structures ◽  
Length Scale ◽  
Length Scales ◽  
Turbulence Regime ◽  
Active Turbulence ◽  
Intrinsic Length ◽  
Flow Transitions

Different flow regimes realised by a channel-confined active nematic have a characteristic length same as channel width. Flow structures exhibit the intrinsic length scale of the fluid only in the fully developed active turbulence regime.

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