Sonoluminescence: sound into light

Article Abstract:

Sonoluminescence, the process through which certain air bubbles emit light, occurs as a result of an extremely powerful compression of the sound waves sonoluminscent bubbles produce. Ongoing research at the University of California at Los Angeles on sonoluminescence is described.

Research, Observations, Bubbles

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Producing light from a bubble of air

Article Abstract:

The phenomenon of sonoluminescence can be observed in a home laboratory by building a simple apparatus out of readily available scientific and electronic equipment. A step-by-step guide to the building and use of such an apparatus is presented.

Equipment and supplies, Column, Design and construction, Scientific equipment, Scientific equipment and supplies

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The Light at the End of the Pipe

Article Abstract:

The number of households connected to the internet has risen dramatically. As broadband makes high-speed internet access widely available, internet services will evolve.

United States, Social aspects, Internet, Fiber optics, Broadband transmission, Broadband, Fibre optics

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