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Forward glory scattering from bubbles.

D S Langley, P L Marston

|August 14, 2010

Summary

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The glory effect in forward light scattering from bubbles was modeled and observed. This phenomenon can be used to accurately estimate bubble size in liquids.

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Induction of Microstreaming by Nonspherical Bubble Oscillations in an Acoustic Levitation System

Induction of Microstreaming by Nonspherical Bubble Oscillations in an Acoustic Levitation System

Published on: May 9, 2021

Area of Science:

Optics
Fluid Dynamics
Acoustics

Background:

The glory effect, a forward scattering enhancement, is observed in various natural phenomena.
Understanding light scattering from bubbles is crucial in fields like acoustics and optics.

Purpose of the Study:

To detail a physical-optics model for the forward glory observed in liquid bubbles.
To compare the model with Mie theory and experimental observations of single bubbles.
To explore the application of the forward glory in estimating bubble size.

Main Methods:

Development of a physical-optics model based on transmitted waves reflected within bubbles.
Comparison of model predictions with Mie theory.
Analysis of cross-polarized light from single bubbles.
Observation of angular structure in forward glory light from bubble clouds.

Main Results:

The physical-optics model successfully describes the forward glory in liquid bubbles.
Model aspects show agreement with Mie theory and experimental data.
Distinct angular structures were observed in the forward glory from bubble clouds.

Conclusions:

The forward glory phenomenon in bubbles can be effectively modeled using physical optics.
The observed angular structure in bubble clouds provides a method for bubble size estimation.