Soap films under large-amplitude oscillations

W. Drenckhan, B. Dollet, S. Hutzler, F. Elias

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Abstract

We present observations of the strongly non-linear behaviour of a single circular soap film undergoing large-amplitude harmonic oscillations in the acoustic frequency range. In such a film, liquid is re-distributed towards its centre, which leads to striking mode formations and consequently to the ejection of droplets from the film. Both processes, liquid re-distribution and droplet ejection, finally result in the rupture of the film.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)669-677
Number of pages9
JournalPhilosophical Magazine Letters
Volume88
Issue number9-10
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 1 Jan 2008
Externally publishedYes

Keywords

  • Films
  • Foams
  • Vibrational properties

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