The widespread use of molecular machines in biology has long suggested that great
rewards could come from bridging the gap between synthetic molecular systems and the …

The widespread use of controlled molecular‐level motion in key natural processes suggests
that great rewards could come from bridging the gap between the present generation of …

Cell motility in viscous fluids is ubiquitous and affects many biological processes, including
reproduction, infection and the marine life ecosystem. Here we review the biophysical and …

This book comprises seven chapters, an appendix, a bibliographical section 98 references,
and an index. Exercises are provided at the end of each chapter. The stated goal of the book …

The use of geometric methods in classical mechanics has proven fruitful, with wide
applications in physics and engineering. In this book, Professor Marsden concentrates on …

One of the major challenges in modern biology is to understand how the molecular
components of a living cell operate in a highly noisy environment. What are the specific …

The multidisciplinary field of fluid mechanics is one of the most actively develo** fields of
physics, mathematics and engineering. In this book, the fundamental ideas of fluid …

Discovery of fundamental principles which govern and limit effective locomotion (self-
propulsion) is of intellectual interest and practical importance. Human technology has …

Swimming strategies of microorganisms must conform to the principles of self-propulsion at
low Reynolds numbers. Here we relate the translational and rotational speeds to the surface …

Several well-established geometric and topological methods underscore the mathematical
treatment of the subject, emphasizing a coherent perspective at a rather sophisticated level …