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Explore the dynamics of charged macromolecules in this comprehensive lecture by Murugappan Muthukumar, part of the "Soft and Living Matter: From Fundamental Concepts to New Material Design" program. Delve into the fascinating world of soft matter physics, examining how charged macromolecules behave and interact in various systems. Learn about the interdisciplinary nature of this field, which combines tools from dynamical systems, fluid dynamics, condensed matter, and statistical physics to address complex problems in biology, earth science, engineering, and industry. Gain insights into the physics underlying everyday materials like food, personal care products, and bacterial colonies. Discover how geometry, mechanics, collective phenomena, suspensions, liquid crystals, and non-equilibrium physics contribute to our understanding of soft and living matter. This lecture, presented at the International Centre for Theoretical Sciences, offers advanced graduate students, postdocs, and researchers a unique opportunity to engage with cutting-edge concepts in this rapidly evolving field.
