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Statistical physics

a hydrodynamic theory of flocking showing that self-propelled agents can keep long-range orientational order in two dimensions, unlike equilibrium systems.

In statistical physics, Toner-Tu theory refers to a hydrodynamic theory of flocking showing that self-propelled agents can keep long-range orientational order in two dimensions, unlike equilibrium systems. This meaning comes from Toner (1995) in Physical Review Letters.[1]

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References

Toner, J., & Tu, Y. (1995). Long-Range Order in a Two-Dimensional DynamicalXYModel: How Birds Fly Together. Physical Review Letters, 75(23), 4326-4329. https://doi.org/10.1103/physrevlett.75.4326

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