Nonlinear Elasticity (IMAGE)

Cornell University

Nonlinear Elasticity

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The above image shows the measurement of single-cell traction force using gel deformation and a fibrous nonlinear elastic model. Each arrow represents the discrete displacement of a fluorescent bead bonded to a collagen fiber.

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