How do bubbles close when forming?

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around the formation and closure of bubbles, particularly in the context of subatomic phenomena and bubble chambers. Participants explore the mechanisms behind bubble formation, including the role of soap molecules and surface tension, as well as the nature of bubbles in different contexts such as boiling water and bubble chambers.

Discussion Character

  • Exploratory, Technical explanation, Conceptual clarification

Main Points Raised

  • One participant questions how subatomic particles can create bubbles in a chamber, suggesting a need for clarification on the context.
  • Another participant asks if the discussion pertains to bubbles formed during the boiling of water, indicating a potential focus on thermal phenomena.
  • A participant proposes that the closure of a bubble occurs due to the attraction between soap molecules, which causes the hole to shrink and disappear, thus completing the bubble and minimizing its surface area.
  • There is a clarification that in bubble chambers, the particles do not create the bubbles themselves, which may imply a distinction between different types of bubble formation.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants express differing views on the context of bubble formation, with some focusing on soap bubbles and others on subatomic processes in bubble chambers. The discussion remains unresolved regarding the specifics of how bubbles close in these different scenarios.

Contextual Notes

The discussion lacks clarity on the assumptions regarding the types of bubbles being referenced and the physical principles involved in their formation and closure. There are also unresolved questions about the relationship between subatomic particles and bubble formation.

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How can something subatomic blow bubbles in a chamber?
 
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What phenomena are you thinking about? Bubbles created during boiling of water?
 
jedishrfu said:
What phenomena are you thinking about? Bubbles created during boiling of water?

The bubble blowing phenomenon I would say...
How does the sphere close?
 
7555 said:
How can something subatomic blow bubbles in a chamber?
Like in a bubble chamber you mean?

The particles that leave tracks in the bubble chamber do not blow the bubbles.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bubble_chamber
 

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