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Title: Symmetry, Thermodynamics and Topology in Active Matter
The name active matter refers to any collection of entities that individually use free energy to generate their own motion and forces. Through interactions, active particles spontaneously organize in emergent large-scale structures with a rich range of materials properties. The active matter paradigm has been applied to living and non-living systems over a vast dynamic range, from the organization of subnuclear structures in the cell to collective motion at the human scale. The diverse phenomena exhibited by these systems all stem from the defining property of active matter as an assembly of components that individually and dissipatively break time-reversal symmetry. This article outlines a selection of current and emerging directions in active matter research. It aims at providing a pedagogical and forward looking introduction for researchers new to the field and a roadmap of open challenges and future directions that may appeal to those established in the area.  more » « less
Award ID(s):
2041459
PAR ID:
10310113
Author(s) / Creator(s):
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Date Published:
Journal Name:
Physical review and Physical review letters index
ISSN:
0094-0003
Format(s):
Medium: X
Sponsoring Org:
National Science Foundation
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