Figure 2.
Synchronization dynamics for pairs of model cilia in the absence of hydrodynamic interactions. Phase sum, , for (a)
, (b)
and (c)
. In each case (starting with
), IP (blue) and AP (red) synchronized states are obtained for
and
, respectively, over a timescale inversely proportional to
. (d) Values of
measured from numerical simulations (circles) compare favourably with equation (3.2) for sufficiently soft internal springs. Other model parameters as given in table 1. (Online version in colour.)