How Bubbles Form by Eleanor Hawking

How Bubbles Form reveals the fascinating physics governing bubble formation, behavior, and impact across diverse fields. This book argues that understanding bubble physics is crucial for advancements in areas like climate science, chemical engineering, and materials science. Bubbles play a vital role in gas exchange in the oceans, influencing global climate patterns, and are also essential in creating novel materials like foams and aerogels. The text explores the delicate balance of surface tension, pressure, and temperature that dictates a bubble's existence, highlighting how seemingly simple phenomena have profound implications.

The book begins with fluid dynamics and thermodynamics, building to bubble nucleation, growth, and collapse. It then explores the chemical properties of bubble interfaces, bubble dynamics in the ocean, and industrial applications. For example, did you know that understanding bubble formation enhances the efficiency of chemical reactions?
Or that studying oceanic bubbles helps refine climate models? How Bubbles Form takes a holistic approach, examining the implications of bubble physics across disciplines, using experimental data, computational modeling, and real-world examples.