Computer simulations for conceptual understanding of dielectrophoresis using JaCoB

Abstract

The paper presents the application of a computer particle simulation program for understanding and visualizing dielectrophoresis. Dielectrophoresis, a phenomenon, where non-charged polarizable dielectric cell sized objects experience electrostatic forces in spatially non-uniform electric fields. Using an appropriate model, based on particle interactions through Coulomb force, it is possible to carry out simulations that accurately match analytical data.