Tag - Magnus Effect

The Magnus Effect from Sport to Microscopy

The Magnus effect arises from a localized compression of the viscoelastic fluid's structure (illustrated in blue), causing it to shift sideways as the particle undergoes rotation. This shift results in a force that acts perpendicular to the particle's direction of motion. Credit: Niklas Windbacher, Bechinger Research Group.Whether you're familiar with the Magnus effect, you've...