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This brief explains in detail fundamental concepts in acoustic cavitation and bubble dynamics, and describes derivations of the fundamental equations of bubble dynamics in order to support those readers just beginning research in this field. Further, it provides an in-depth understanding of the physical basis of the phenomena. With regard to sonochemistry, the brief presents the results of numerical simulations of chemical reactions inside a bubble under ultrasound, especially for a single-bubble system and including unsolved problems.
Written so as to be accessible both with and without prior knowledge of fundamental fluid dynamics, the brief offers a valuable resource for students and researchers alike, especially those who are unfamiliar with this field. A grasp of fundamental undergraduate mathematics such as partial derivative and fundamental integration is advantageous; however, even without any background in mathematics, readers can skip the e quations and still understand the fundamental physics of the phenomena using the book´s wealth of illustrations and figures. As such, it is also suitable as an introduction to the field.

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1. Acoustic Cavitation
1.1 What is Acoustic Cavitation?
1.2 Ultrasonic Transducers
1.3 Ultrasonic Horn and Bath
1.4 Traveling and Standing Waves
1.5 Transient and Stable Cavitation
1.6 Vaporous and Gaseous Cavitation
1.7 Bubble Structures
1.8 Sonoluminescence
1.9 Sonochemistry
1.10 Ultrasonic Cleaning
References

2. Bubble Dynamics
2.1 Rayleigh-Plesset Equation
2.2 Rayleigh Collapse
2.3 Keller Equation
2.4 Method of Numerical Simulations
2.5 Non-equilibrium Evaporation and Condensation
2.6 Liquid Temperature at the Bubb le Wall
2.7 Gas Diffusion (Rectified Diffusion)
2.8 Chemical Kinetic Model
2.9 Single-Bubble Sonochemistry
2.10 Main Oxidants
2.11 Effect of Volatile Solutes
2.12 Resonance Radius
2.13 Shock Wave Emission
2.14 Shock formation inside a Bubble
2.15 Jet Penetration inside a Bubble
2.16 Radiation Forces (Bjerknes Forces)
2.17 Effect of Salts and Surfactants
2.18 Bubble-Bubble Interaction
2.19 Acoustic Cavitation Noise
2.20 Acoustic Streaming and Microstreaming
References
3. Unsolved Problems

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