Topological defects in multi-layered swarming bacteria
Victor Yashunsky, Daniel J. Pearce, Gil Ariel, Avraham Be’er
Abstract
Topological defects, which are singular points in a director field, play a major role in shaping the multi-layered structure of the swarm.
Topics & Concepts
Swarming (honey bee)Swarm behaviourTopology (electrical circuits)PhysicsBiologyEcologyMathematicsCombinatoricsMicro and Nano RoboticsModular Robots and Swarm IntelligencePhotoreceptor and optogenetics research