What are the potential interactions between waves and matter?

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SUMMARY

The discussion centers on the interactions between various types of waves and matter, highlighting specific examples such as ultrasound igniting flammable liquids and lasers ionizing materials. Participants seek a comprehensive resource that outlines these interactions, including transformations like ionization, excitation of electrons, and bond formation. The conversation emphasizes the need for a visual representation of these relationships, suggesting that while no single book may cover all topics extensively, resources like Wikipedia can serve as a starting point for further exploration.

PREREQUISITES
  • Understanding of wave types: sound, light, and magnetic waves.
  • Familiarity with material transformations: ionization, excitation of electrons, and bond formation.
  • Basic knowledge of chemical reactions and catalysis.
  • Awareness of the effects of different waves on matter.
NEXT STEPS
  • Research the interactions of ultrasound with flammable materials.
  • Explore the principles of laser ionization in various materials.
  • Study the effects of electromagnetic waves on chemical bond formation.
  • Investigate the role of waves in catalysis and electrolysis processes.
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Researchers, physicists, and chemists interested in wave-matter interactions, as well as educators seeking to explain these concepts to students.

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hello!

is there a book or something, to have an overview of the possible interactions between waves and matter?

for example ultrasound can ignite flammable liquids

for example lasers can ionize materials

what are the possible material transformations that can take place? ionization, excitation of electrons, catalysis of reactions, formation of chemical bonds, electrolysis or generally lysis/breaking of bonds, etc

what are the various waves? sound, light, magnetic, etc

what are the various effects of each of these waves to produce each of the matter transformations?

etc

thanks!
 
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There probably is not a single book that covers all the subjects you have touched on, at least not to any great extent.

You might try Wikipedia for starters.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Main_Page
 
you want my opinion?
it can be few paragraphs
I don't need neither proofs, neither maths, neither all the data
I just need a chart with clouds connected
eg. ultrasound can ionize? infrared can break bonds?
then I suppose I can dig more deeply if I find something useful
 

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