Cavitation produced by Ultrasonics
- 1 September 1950
- journal article
- Published by IOP Publishing in Proceedings of the Physical Society. Section B
- Vol. 63 (9) , 674-685
- https://doi.org/10.1088/0370-1301/63/9/305
Abstract
The problem of cavitation produced by ultrasonic vibration is examined theoretically. Equations are developed which describe the motion of a gas-filled cavitation bubble in a liquid medium subjected to alternating pressure; the case of an empty cavity is also considered Information is obtained concerning the distribution of fluid pressures and velocities in the medium near the bubble surface during the motion It is suggested that these theoretical conclusions may be used to show how the intensity of the various effects of cavitation will depend on ultrasonic frequency and intensity. In particular, it is predicted that all cavitation phenomena will diminish and finally disappear as the frequency is raised The important part played by the nucler from which the cavitation bubbles grow is emphasized.Keywords
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