Isolated Soap bubbles
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Isolated Soap bubbles
Isolated soap bubbles. The colours, produced just before the bubbles burst, are due to interference between light rays reflected from the front & back of the thin film of water making the bubble. The colours depend on the thickness of the film; black were it is very thin indeed, silver colours are produced by a film about 70 nanometers thick, gold about 100 nanometers thick, green about 150 nanometers thick & red as the film gets thicker
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Bubble Interference Pattern Light Optics
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This print titled "Isolated Soap Bubbles" captures the mesmerizing beauty of soap bubbles just moments before they burst. The vibrant colors displayed in these delicate spheres are a result of the fascinating phenomenon known as interference between light rays. The thin film of water that forms the bubble acts as a canvas for this intricate display. As light reflects from both the front and back surfaces of the film, it undergoes interference, creating an array of stunning hues. The specific colors observed depend on the thickness of the film itself. In this image, we can see a spectrum of shades ranging from black to silver, gold, green, and even red. Thinner areas produce darker tones due to their minimal thickness, while thicker sections manifest more pronounced colors. This photograph not only showcases the aesthetic appeal of soap bubbles but also serves as a testament to physics and optics at play. It reminds us how science intertwines with our everyday experiences in unexpected ways. Captured by Science Photo Library, this print invites us to marvel at nature's ability to create breathtaking visual spectacles through simple yet complex phenomena like interference patterns.
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