Seminar----Institute of Theoretical Physics，Chinese Academy of Sciences

CAS Key Laboratory of Theoretical Physics
Institute of Theoretical Physics
Chinese Academy of Sciences
Seminar
Title 题目	Structure and Dynamics of Topological Defects in Active Nematic Liquid Crystals
Speaker 报告人	张锐
Affiliation 所在单位	University of Chicago
Date 日期	2018年5月25日（周五）上午10：00
Venue 地点	Conference Room 6420, ITP new building
Abstract 摘要	Topological defects in liquid crystals exhibit unique optical and physicochemical properties that have led to emerging applications in directed self-assembly of colloids and macromolecules. Recent experiments have demonstrated that dense suspensions of self-propelled particles can become an active nematic liquid crystal in which defects bind and unbind in a chaotic-like manner. Abundant examples of active nematics are found in various animate and inanimate systems, including animal flocks, bacteria, cytoskeletal polymer suspensions, and vibrating granular rods. However, the material properties and seemingly chaotic-like dynamics of defects in these non-equilibrium systems are poorly understood, limiting its further applications. In this talk, I will discuss our recent work on unraveling defect behavior in active nematics. Specifically, we have adopted a hydrodynamic model to explain how the structure and dynamics of defects are determined by the interplay between elasticity and activity. Successfully confirmed by actin-based experiments, our simulations shed light on understanding and further control of topological defects in active liquid crystals.
Contact person 所内联系人	金瑜亮