A question of scale

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2010-07-02

arxiv.org/abs/1007.0347v1

Nature, Vol. 411 (2001) 421

Physics

General Physics

Concepts essay, published in Nature http://www.nature.com/nature/journal/v411/n6836/full/411421a0.html

Scientific paper

10.1038/35078161

If you search for 'collective behaviour' with your web browser most of the texts popping up will be about group activities of humans, including riots, fashion and mass panic. Nevertheless, collective behaviour is also considered to be an important aspect of observed phenomena in atoms and molecules, for example, during spontaneous magnetization. In your web search, you might also find articles on collectively migrating bacteria, insects or birds; or phenomena where groups of organisms or non- living objects synchronize their signals or motion (think of fireflies flashing in unison or people clapping in phase during rhythmic applause).

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