Controlling Vortex Rotation in Dry Active Matter

Abstract

We investigate the rotation of a vortex around a circular obstacle in dry active matter in the presence of M half-circles distributed around the obstacle. To quantify this effect, we define the parameter ΠM , which is the ratio between the mean angular velocity of the controlled vortex and the root-mean-square angular velocity of the isolated vortex. We identify two rotational regimes determined by the obstacle configuration. In the first regime, where ΠM < 0 corresponding to the flat side of the half-circles facing the vortex, the rotation is clockwise. In the second regime (ΠM > 0), it corresponding to the curved sides facing the vortex, the rotation becomes counterclockwise. We further analyze the impact of this control on vortex stability, showing that the configuration of semi-circles can enhance or suppress stability depending on their geometry and distance from the central obstacle. Our results demonstrate a possible setup to control the spontaneous rotation of dry active matter around circular obstacles.

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