Bubble dynamics plays a significant role in mechanics, chemistry, medicine, and biology. Understanding their interactions with the surrounding walls of the container is crucial for numerous ...

Two microscopic bubbles penetrate soft materials better than one, concludes a new study by engineers. Optical cavitation uses a laser to form bubbles in a liquid that expand rapidly then collapse. The ...

A tiny bubble popping within a liquid seems more fanciful than traumatic. But millions of popping vapor bubbles can cause significant damage to rigid structures like boat propellers or bridge supports ...

Cavitation dynamics and underwater explosions represent a confluence of complex fluid mechanical processes and energetic events that have captivated researchers for decades. The phenomena involve the ...

AMES, Iowa – Say there’s a bomb attack on a military base. A few of the soldiers suffer concussions and other brain injuries. Could some of the injuries be caused by tiny bubbles that form and ...

Sonochemistry, a dynamic field at the intersection of physical chemistry and engineering, exploits ultrasonic energy to induce chemical transformations under extreme local conditions. Central to this ...

Researchers have answered key questions to help prevent damage and improve the safety of hydraulic systems used for pipelines, water turbines and other applications. Researchers have answered key ...