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Active Fluid Mechanics For Programmable Matter

Author
Krishnan, Mekala
Abstract
In this research I have explored the use of fluid mechanics to create programmable matter. Programmable, reconfigurable systems are those whose properties can be reconfigured on-the-fly, either on-command to enhance autonomously in response to internal/external stimuli. functionality, or I have investigated two approaches to creating such programmable systems. In the first approach, I have used microfluidics to carry out directed fluidic assembly of microscale tiles to create programmable and reconfigurable target structures, while in the second approach, I have examined the use of optofluidics to reconfigure flow pathways and build morphable channel structures on a microfluidic device, thus creating programmable microfluidic systems.
Date Issued
2011-08-31Subject
Microfluidics; Optofluidics; Programmable Matter; Assembly; Reconfigurable Microfluidics
Committee Chair
Erickson, David
Committee Member
Lipson, Hod; Bhave, Sunil A.; Leibovich, Sidney
Degree Discipline
Mechanical Engineering
Degree Name
Ph. D., Mechanical Engineering
Degree Level
Doctor of Philosophy
Type
dissertation or thesis