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Ben-Gurion University of the Negev

Swarms

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a,b, Nematic director field, coloured according to orientation (−π/2 to π/2), and half-integer defects in swarming B. subtilis (a) and HBECs (b). +1/2 types are represented as pink comet shapes and –1/2 as violet tripods. c,d, Rates of pair-creation (blue) and annihilation (red) of oppositely charged ±1/2 defects: swarming B. subtilis (c) and HBECs (d).

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Profs. Victor Yashunsky and Avraham Be'er

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