A mesoscopic field theoretical approach for active systems

Abstract

We introduce a mesocopic modeling approach for active systems. The continuum model allows to consider microscopic details as well as emerging macroscopic behavior and can be considered as a minimal continuum model to describe generic properties of active systems with isotropic agents. The model combines aspects from phase field crystal (PFC) models and Toner-Tu models. The results are validated by reproducing results obtained with corresponding agent-based microscopic models. We consider binary collisions, collective motion and vortex formation. For larger numbers of particles we analyze the coarsening process in active crystals and identify giant number fluctuation in the cluster formation process.

arXiv comment14 pages, 8 figures

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