Paramagnetic Particles Swim with Help of Magnetic Field (IMAGE)

Rice University

Paramagnetic Particles Swim with Help of Magnetic Field

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A graphic shows the mechanism behind what Rice University researchers believe is the simplest form of locomotion yet discovered, a pair of paramagnetic particles that swim with the help of a magnetic field. At right, the arm's unique orbit is detailed.

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Biswal Lab/Rice University

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