Tank to Capture the Physics of Ctenophore cilia with laser imaging

Carlos Abarca

Ctenophores are the largest animals in the world who rely primarily on cilia to swim. The goal of this project is to capture motion of these cilia using high speed laser based imaging. In order to do this, the ctenophores will be placed in a mean flow swim tunnel and held stationary by custom-built grippers as they swim against the flow. The results will allow us to understand the physics behind cilia at large scales.  
Major: 
Mechanical Engineering
Exhibition Category: 
Engineering
Exhibition Format: 
Poster Presentation
Campus: 
University Park
Faculty Sponsor: 
Margaret Byron
Location: 
Alumni Hall, HUB-Robeson Center
Poster Number: 
163