ISSN:
1432-2048
Schlagwort(e):
Biological oscillations
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Oscillations (Physarum)
;
Phase gradients
;
Physarum
;
Wave propagation
Quelle:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Thema:
Biologie
Notizen:
Abstract Plasmodia ofPhysarum polycephalum were analyzed with the aid of cinematography and the infrared reflection technique for characterization of the phase behavior of their oscillating contraction activity, with special emphasis placed on the effects of temperature gradients. In response to temperature gradients, phase gradients were documented cinematographically as well as by infrared registration. A quantitative evaluation of the cinematographically recorded phenomena was carried out with the aid of streak photography. The phase gradient is directed across the region of the temperature gradient with a delay in phase toward the colder side. The correspondingly generated waves are as short as 1 mm and are propagated toward the colder region. A comparison of these waves with the known “flickering” phenomena in cinematographic films reveals a common nature of both.
Materialart:
Digitale Medien
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF00582358
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