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Statistical Mechanics of Interacting Run-and-Tumble Bacteria (2008)

Abstract
We consider self-propelled particles undergoing run-and-tumble dynamics (as exhibited by E. coli) in one dimension. Building on previous analyses at drift-diffusion level for the one-particle density, we add both interactions and noise, enabling discussion of domain formation by "self-trapping", and other collective phenomena. Mapping onto detailed-balance systems is possible in certain cases.

Publication details
Download http://arxiv.org/abs/0803.1069
Repository arXiv (United States)
Keywords Condensed Matter - Statistical Mechanics, Condensed Matter - Soft Condensed Matter, Quantitative Biology - Other
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