Evidence for Vapor Bubble Luminescence.

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Abstract:

A novel type of luminescence has been studied from steam vapor bubbles condensing in sea water and tap water. A possible application to the light observed at deep sea hydrothermal vents is discussed.

Author(s):
Reynolds, G. T.
Author Organization(s):
PRINCETON UNIV NJ JOSEPH HENRY LABS OFPHYSICS
Descriptive Note:
Technical rept. no. 1, Oct 99-Jan 00,
Pagination:
0008

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DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

Distribution:
Approved For Public Release

RECORD

Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Contract/Grant Number(s):
N00014-00-1-0010
Monitor Series:
ONR
 Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_8_Building Partnerships; JCA_1.2_Force Preparation; JCA_1_Force Support; JCA_1.2.3_Educating; JCA_6_Net Centric; JCA_8.2_Shape
Communities of Interest:
Materials and Manufacturing Processes
Descriptor(s):
*BUBBLES, *LUMINESCENCE, *STEAM, *SEA WATER, *DEEP WATER, LABORATORY TESTS, IMPACT, LIQUIDS, VAPORS, WATER, LIGHT, ULTRASONICS, SUPERHEATING, FLUIDS, FLOW, THERMAL RADIATION, VENTS, ELECTROLYSIS, CAVITATION, WATER JETS, IMPLOSIONS, VENTURI TUBES
Field(s)/Group(s):
Fluid Mechanics, Optics
Report Date:
2000 Jan 14
Creation Date:
2000 Feb 09