Note on "Hydrodynamic Phase Locking of Swimming Microorganisms"

TL;DR

This paper discusses the role of viscous energy dissipation in the phase-locking behavior of swimming microorganisms, building on prior theoretical work.

Contribution

It provides insights into how energy dissipation influences phase locking, extending previous theoretical models.

Findings

Viscous dissipation is crucial for phase locking.

Remarks clarify the role of energy dissipation in hydrodynamic interactions.

Builds on and comments on Elfring and Lauga's theoretical framework.

Abstract

We make remarks on Elfring and Lauga's [{\it Phys. Rev. Lett.} {\bf 103}, 088101 (2009)] paper. The energy dissipation or viscous dissipation plays an important role in the phase-locked state.