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| author | Moreno, Nicolas Vazquez-Cortes, David Fried, Eliot |
| author_facet | Moreno, Nicolas Vazquez-Cortes, David Fried, Eliot |
| contents | Chiral objects have intrigued scientists across several disciplines, including mathematics, crystallography, chemistry, and biology. A Möbius band, an emblematic chiral structure, can be made by connecting the ends of a strip after applying an odd number of twists. Traditionally, the direction of the twist governs its rotational behaviour during sedimentation in a fluid. Here, we present experimental and computational investigations of triply-twisted Möbius bands boasting threefold rotational symmetry that challenge this prevailing understanding. We explore three types of bands with different curvatures, each defined by its construction method. Experimental observations reveal that all three types of bands align axially and exhibit rotational motion during sedimentation. Surprisingly, for only one type of band the spinning direction (chiral hydrodynamic response) departs from expectations; it is not solely determined by the twist direction but changes with the aspect ratio of the band. Numerical simulations corroborate this observation, and an in-depth analysis of the resistance tensors of each type of band sheds light on the possible causes of this transition. We propose that modifications in fluid-induced drag, combined with inertial effects, underpin this phenomenon. Our study challenges existing knowledge of chiral object hydrodynamics, enriching our understanding of complex fluid dynamics. Moreover, it offers transformative potential across diverse fields, promising advancements in mixing, separation processes, and innovative passive swimmers. |
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| spellingShingle | Sedimentation dynamics of triply-twisted Möbius bands: Geometry versus topology Moreno, Nicolas Vazquez-Cortes, David Fried, Eliot Fluid Dynamics Computational Physics Chiral objects have intrigued scientists across several disciplines, including mathematics, crystallography, chemistry, and biology. A Möbius band, an emblematic chiral structure, can be made by connecting the ends of a strip after applying an odd number of twists. Traditionally, the direction of the twist governs its rotational behaviour during sedimentation in a fluid. Here, we present experimental and computational investigations of triply-twisted Möbius bands boasting threefold rotational symmetry that challenge this prevailing understanding. We explore three types of bands with different curvatures, each defined by its construction method. Experimental observations reveal that all three types of bands align axially and exhibit rotational motion during sedimentation. Surprisingly, for only one type of band the spinning direction (chiral hydrodynamic response) departs from expectations; it is not solely determined by the twist direction but changes with the aspect ratio of the band. Numerical simulations corroborate this observation, and an in-depth analysis of the resistance tensors of each type of band sheds light on the possible causes of this transition. We propose that modifications in fluid-induced drag, combined with inertial effects, underpin this phenomenon. Our study challenges existing knowledge of chiral object hydrodynamics, enriching our understanding of complex fluid dynamics. Moreover, it offers transformative potential across diverse fields, promising advancements in mixing, separation processes, and innovative passive swimmers. |
| title | Sedimentation dynamics of triply-twisted Möbius bands: Geometry versus topology |
| topic | Fluid Dynamics Computational Physics |
| url | https://arxiv.org/abs/2402.13017 |