scallop theorem

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Definition of scallop theorem in English English dictionary

A theorem which states that to achieve propulsion at low Reynolds number in simple (i.e. Newtonian) fluids, a swimmer must deform in a way that is not invariant under time-reversal

Related Terms

scallop theorems

plural form of scallop theorem

Hyphenation

scal·lop the·o·rem

Turkish pronunciation

skälıp thîrım

Pronunciation

/ˈskaləp ˈᴛʜərəm/ /ˈskæləp ˈθɪrəm/

Etymology

() From an explanation of a principle of fluid dynamics given by E. M. Purcell