Nature Physics, volume 6, issue 7, pages 486-487

Propelled by diffusion

Publication type: Journal Article
Publication date: 2010-06-20
Journal: Nature Physics
scimago Q1
SJR: 8.228
CiteScore: 30.4
Impact factor: 17.6
ISSN: 17452473, 17452481
General Physics and Astronomy
Abstract
The process of diffusion isn't usually expected to be able to generate useful work. But when a neutrally buoyant wedge object is placed in a fluid with a vertical density gradient, the diffusion-driven flow of material can indeed generate a measureable horizontal propulsion.
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