[en] We report image analysis of popping bubbles during the collapsing of two-dimensional (2D) and 3D aqueous foams. Although temporal and spatial correlations between successive popping bubbles within avalanches are emphasized, the breaking of a soap film at the air/foam interface seems to be independent of (i) the topology, (ii) the local curvature, and (iii) the size of the popping bubble. Possible mechanisms for cascades of pops are proposed and discussed.
Disciplines :
Physics
Author, co-author :
Vandewalle, Nicolas ; Université de Liège - ULiège > Département de physique > Physique statistique
Lentz, J. F.
Language :
English
Title :
Cascades of Popping Bubbles Along Air/Foam Interfaces
Publication date :
August 2001
Journal title :
Physical Review. E, Statistical, Nonlinear, and Soft Matter Physics
ISSN :
1539-3755
eISSN :
1550-2376
Publisher :
American Physical Society, United States - Maryland