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physics.flu-dyn2012
Straight-line and turning locomotion of Paramecia
Saikat Jana, Matthew Giarra, Pavlos Vlachos +1
In this fluid dynamics video we investigate the flow field around straight-line swimming and right and left turning Paramecia using micro- particle image velocimetry (μPIV). A Para…
physics.flu-dyn2010
Paramecium swimming in capillary tube
Saikat Jana, Soong Ho Um, Sunghwan Jung
Swimming organisms in their natural habitat navigate through a wide array of geometries and chemical environments. Interaction with the boundaries is ubiquitous and can significant…