Classical dynamical density functional theory: from fundamentals to applications
Classical dynamical density functional theory (DDFT) is one of the cornerstones of modern
statistical mechanics. It is an extension of the highly successful method of classical density …
statistical mechanics. It is an extension of the highly successful method of classical density …
How to derive a predictive field theory for active Brownian particles: a step-by-step tutorial
M Te Vrugt, J Bickmann… - Journal of Physics …, 2023 - iopscience.iop.org
The study of active soft matter has developed into one of the most rapidly growing areas of
physics. Field theories, which can be developed either via phenomenological …
physics. Field theories, which can be developed either via phenomenological …
From a microscopic inertial active matter model to the Schrödinger equation
Active field theories, such as the paradigmatic model known as 'active model B+', are simple
yet very powerful tools for describing phenomena such as motility-induced phase …
yet very powerful tools for describing phenomena such as motility-induced phase …
Orientation-dependent propulsion of active Brownian spheres: from self-advection to programmable cluster shapes
Applications of active particles require a method for controlling their dynamics. While this is
typically achieved via direct interventions, indirect interventions based, eg, on an orientation …
typically achieved via direct interventions, indirect interventions based, eg, on an orientation …
Perspective: New directions in dynamical density functional theory
Classical dynamical density functional theory (DDFT) has become one of the central
modeling approaches in nonequilibrium soft matter physics. Recent years have seen the …
modeling approaches in nonequilibrium soft matter physics. Recent years have seen the …
Derivation and analysis of a phase field crystal model for a mixture of active and passive particles
We discuss an active phase field crystal (PFC) model that describes a mixture of active and
passive particles. First, a microscopic derivation from dynamical density functional theory is …
passive particles. First, a microscopic derivation from dynamical density functional theory is …
Jerky active matter: a phase field crystal model with translational and orientational memory
Most field theories for active matter neglect effects of memory and inertia. However, recent
experiments have found inertial delay to be important for the motion of self-propelled …
experiments have found inertial delay to be important for the motion of self-propelled …
Topological fine structure of smectic grain boundaries and tetratic disclination lines within three-dimensional smectic liquid crystals
Observing and characterizing the complex ordering phenomena of liquid crystals subjected
to external constraints constitutes an ongoing challenge for chemists and physicists alike. To …
to external constraints constitutes an ongoing challenge for chemists and physicists alike. To …
Active Brownian particles in external force fields: field-theoretical models, generalized barometric law, and programmable density patterns
We investigate the influence of external forces on the collective dynamics of interacting
active Brownian particles in two as well as three spatial dimensions. Via explicit coarse …
active Brownian particles in two as well as three spatial dimensions. Via explicit coarse …
[HTML][HTML] Relations between angular and Cartesian orientational expansions
Orientational expansions, which are widely used in natural sciences, exist in angular and
Cartesian forms. Although these expansions are orderwise equivalent, it is difficult to relate …
Cartesian forms. Although these expansions are orderwise equivalent, it is difficult to relate …