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Time evolution of (a) the order parameter s, (b) the alignment angle ψ, (c) the polarity magnitude |p| and (d) the polarity angle ϕ during the tumbling state (α=4, Pe=1). Note both the polarity and nematic director angles continuously rotate, yet are phase shifted relative to one another.
