Particle, kinetic, and hydrodynamic models of swarming

José A. Carrillo, Massimo Fornasier, Giuseppe Toscani, Francesco Vecil

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Abstract

We review the state-of-the-art in the modelling of the aggregation and collective behavior of interacting agents of similar size and body type, typically called swarming. Starting with individual-based models based on “particle”-like assumptions, we connect to hydrodynamic/macroscopic descriptions of collective motion via kinetic theory. We emphasize the role of the kinetic viewpoint in the modelling, in the derivation of continuum models and in the understanding of the complex behavior of the system.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationModeling and Simulation in Science, Engineering and Technology
PublisherSpringer Basel
Pages297-336
Number of pages40
DOIs
StatePublished - 2010
Externally publishedYes

Publication series

NameModeling and Simulation in Science, Engineering and Technology
Volume51
ISSN (Print)2164-3679
ISSN (Electronic)2164-3725

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