Stochastic continuum theory of active nematics

Shradha Mishra, Francesco Ginelli, Hugues Chate, Sriram Ramaswamy, Sanja Puri

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Abstract

We derive a stochastic continuum theory of active nematics by direct coarse-graining of a generic microscopic model and study it numerically. This allows to clarify the microscopic origin of the various terms found and to determine the non-trivial structure of the noises. We show in particular that two terms coupling density and order the non-equilibrium active current argued before to be at the origin of giant density fluctuations, and a multiplicative conserved noise are necessary to obtain a faithful description of the original model.

Original languageEnglish
Publication statusPublished - 16 Mar 2009
Event2009 APS March Meeting - , United States
Duration: 16 Mar 200920 Mar 2009

Conference

Conference2009 APS March Meeting
Country/TerritoryUnited States
Period16/03/0920/03/09

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