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Shock wave interaction with laser-generated single bubbles.

G N Sankin·W N Simmons·S L Zhu·P Zhong
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The interaction of a lithotripter shock wave (LSW) with laser-generated single vapor bubbles in water is investigated using high-speed photography and pressure measurement via a fiber-optic probe hydrophone. The interaction leads to nonspherical collapse of the bubble with secondary shock wave emission and microjet formation along the LSW propagation direction. The maximum pressure amplification is produced during the collapse phase of the bubble oscillation when the compressive pulse duration of the LSW matches with the forced collapse time of the bubble.

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High-Energy Shock WavesLasersLithotripsy, LaserPhysical PhenomenaPhysicsUltrasonicsJournal ArticleResearch Support, N.I.H., ExtramuralResearch Support, Non-U.S. Gov'tResearch Support, U.S. Gov't, Non-P.H.S.Research Support, U.S. Gov't, P.H.S.

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G N Sankin, W N Simmons, S L Zhu, P Zhong. 2005-07-11. Shock wave interaction with laser-generated single bubbles.. https://doi.org/10.1103/physrevlett.95.034501

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