New Theory Enhances Modeling of Collective Systems and Nonreciprocal Interactions
A Dresden physics team, led by Roderich Moessner of the Würzburg–Dresden Cluster of Excellence ctd.qmat, has developed a new theory to describe nonreciprocal interactions. These interactions are observed in various collective systems, such as bird flocks, bacteria, and cells, where individual elements react to only a portion of their environment. This behavior appears to defy Newton's third law of motion, which states that action equals reaction. The new theory aims to provide more efficient descriptions and precise simulations of these complex phenomena.
Collective systems, which include bird flocks, bacterial colonies, and cellular structures, often exhibit behaviors where individual components respond to only a segment of their surroundings. This characteristic leads to what are known as nonreciprocal interactions, which seemingly contradict Newton's third law of motion concerning action and reaction.
A physics team in Dresden, working with Roderich Moessner, a founding member of the Würzburg–Dresden Cluster of Excellence ctd.qmat, has developed a new theoretical framework. This framework addresses these nonreciprocal interactions.
The new theory is designed to enable the efficient description of these interactions and facilitate their simulation with greater precision. This advancement could lead to a deeper understanding and more accurate models of various collective behaviors observed in nature.
(Source: Phys.org)
