APhO 2010, Теория — Задача 3. Electron and Gas Bubbles in Liquids

Theoretical Competition, 25 April 2010 — Theoretical Question 3: Electron and Gas Bubbles in Liquids · 25 април 2010 г. · 10 т.

Условие

This question deals with physics of two bubble-in-liquid systems. It has two parts:

Part A. An electron bubble in liquid helium

Part B. Single gas bubble in liquid

Part A. An Electron Bubble in Liquid Helium

When an electron is planted inside liquid helium, it can repel atoms of liquid helium and form what is called an electron bubble. The bubble contains nothing but the electron itself. We shall be interested mainly in its size and stability.

We use Δf\Delta f to denote the uncertainty of a quantity ff. The components of an electron’s position vector q⃗=(x,y,z)\vec{q} = (x, y, z) and momentum vector p⃗=(px,py,pz)\vec{p} = (p_x, p_y, p_z) must obey Heisenberg’s uncertainty relations ΔqαΔpα≥ℏ/2\Delta q_\alpha \Delta p_\alpha \geq \hbar/2, where ℏ\hbar is the Planck constant divided by 2π2\pi and α=x,y,z\alpha = x, y, z.

We shall assume the electron bubble to be isotropic and its interface with liquid helium is a sharp spherical surface. The liquid is kept at a constant temperature very close to 0 K0\ \mathrm{K} with its surface tension σ\sigma given by 3.75×10−4 N⋅m−13.75 \times 10^{-4}\ \mathrm{N \cdot m^{-1}} and its electrostatic responses to the electron bubble may be neglected.

Consider an electron bubble in liquid helium with an equilibrium radius RR. The electron, of mass mm, moves freely inside the bubble with kinetic energy EkE_{\mathrm{k}} and exerts pressure PeP_{\mathrm{e}} on the inner side of the bubble-liquid interface. The pressure exerted by liquid helium on the outer side of the interface is PHeP_{\mathrm{He}}.

(a) Find a relation between PHeP_{\mathrm{He}}, PeP_{\mathrm{e}}, and σ\sigma. [0.4 point]

Find a relation between EkE_{\mathrm{k}} and PeP_{\mathrm{e}}. [1.0 point] [1,4 т.]

(b) Denote by E0E_0 the smallest possible value of EkE_{\mathrm{k}} consistent with Heisenberg’s uncertainty relations when the electron is inside the bubble of radius RR. Estimate E0E_0 as a function of RR. [0,8 т.]

(c) Let ReR_{\mathrm{e}} be the equilibrium radius of the bubble when Ek=E0E_{\mathrm{k}} = E_0 and PHe=0P_{\mathrm{He}} = 0.

Obtain an expression for ReR_{\mathrm{e}} and calculate its value. [0,6 т.]

(d) Find a condition that RR and PHeP_{\mathrm{He}} must satisfy if the equilibrium at radius RR is to be locally stable under constant PHeP_{\mathrm{He}}. Note that PHeP_{\mathrm{He}} can be negative. [0,6 т.]

(e) There exists a threshold pressure PthP_{\mathrm{th}} such that equilibrium is not possible for the electron bubble when PHeP_{\mathrm{He}} is less than PthP_{\mathrm{th}}. Find an expression for PthP_{\mathrm{th}}. [0,6 т.]

Part B. Single Gas Bubble in Liquid — Collapsing and Radiation

In this part of the problem, we consider a normal liquid, such as water.

When a gas bubble in a liquid is driven by an oscillating pressure, it can show dramatic responses. For example, following a large expansion, it can collapse rapidly to a small radius and, near the end of the collapse, emit light almost instantly. In this phenomenon, called single-bubble sonoluminescence, the gas bubble undergoes cyclic motions which typically consist of three stages: expansion, collapse, and multiple after-bounces. In the following we shall focus mainly on the collapsing stage.

We assume that, at all times, the bubble considered is spherical and its center remains stationary in the liquid. See Fig 1. The pressure, temperature, and density are always uniform inside the bubble as its size diminishes. The liquid containing the bubble is assumed to be isotropic, nonviscous, incompressible, and very much larger in extent than the bubble. All effects due to gravity and surface tension are neglected so that pressures on both sides of the bubble-liquid interface are always equal.

● Radial motion of the bubble-liquid interface

As the bubble’s radius R=R(t)R = R(t) changes with time tt, the bubble-liquid interface will move with radial velocity R˙≡dR/dt\dot{R} \equiv dR/dt. It follows from the equation of continuity of incompressible fluids that the liquid’s radial velocity r˙≡dr/dt\dot{r} \equiv dr/dt at distance rr from the center of the bubble is related to the rate of change of the bubble’s volume VV by

dVdt=4πR2R˙=4πr2r˙.(1)\frac{dV}{dt} = 4\pi R^2\dot{R} = 4\pi r^2\dot{r}. \qquad (1)

This implies that the total kinetic energy EkE_{\mathrm{k}} of the liquid with mass density ρ0\rho_0 is

Ek=12∫Rr0ρ0 (4πr2dr)r˙2=2πρ0R4R˙2∫Rr01r2dr=2πρ0R4R˙2(1R−1r0)(2)E_{\mathrm{k}} = \frac{1}{2}\int_R^{r_0} \rho_0\,(4\pi r^2 dr)\dot{r}^2 = 2\pi\rho_0 R^4\dot{R}^2\int_R^{r_0}\frac{1}{r^2}dr = 2\pi\rho_0 R^4\dot{R}^2\left(\frac{1}{R} - \frac{1}{r_0}\right) \qquad (2)

where r0r_0 is the radius of the outer surface of the liquid.

A spherical gas bubble of radius R at the centre of a large shaded liquid sphere of radius r_0. Inside the bubble: pressure P and temperature T, with a small arrow on the bubble surface. The liquid is labelled with density ρ_0 and temperature T_0; a line from the centre marks a distance r in the liquid; an arrow from outside labelled P_0 presses on the outer surface.
Fig. 1

(f) Assume the ambient pressure P0P_0 acting on the outer surface r=r0r = r_0 of the liquid is constant.

Let P=P(R)P = P(R) be the gas pressure when the radius of the bubble is RR.

Find the amount of work dWdW done on the liquid when the radius of the bubble changes from RR to R+dRR + dR. Use P0P_0 and PP to express dWdW. [0.4 point]

The work dWdW must be equal to the corresponding change in the total kinetic energy of the liquid. In the limit r0→∞r_0 \to \infty, it follows that we have Bernoulli’s equation in the form

12ρ0 d(RmR˙2)=(P−P0)RndR.(3)\tfrac{1}{2}\rho_0\, d\left(R^{\mathrm{m}}\dot{R}^2\right) = (P - P_0)R^{\mathrm{n}}dR. \qquad (3)

Find the exponents m and n in Eq. (3). Use dimensional arguments if necessary. [0.4 point] [0,8 т.]

● Collapsing of the gas bubble

From here on, we consider only the collapsing stage of the bubble. The mass density of the liquid is ρ0=1.0×103 kg⋅m−3\rho_0 = 1.0 \times 10^3\ \mathrm{kg \cdot m^{-3}}, the temperature T0T_0 of the liquid is 300 K300\ \mathrm{K} and the ambient pressure P0P_0 is 1.01×105 Pa1.01 \times 10^5\ \mathrm{Pa}. We assume that ρ0\rho_0, T0T_0, and P0P_0 remain constant at all times and the bubble collapses adiabatically without any exchange of mass across the bubble-liquid interface.

The bubble considered is filled with an ideal gas. The ratio of specific heat at constant pressure to that at constant volume for the gas is γ=5/3\gamma = 5/3. When under temperature T0T_0 and pressure P0P_0, the equilibrium radius of the bubble is R0=5.00 μmR_0 = 5.00\ \mathrm{\mu m}.

Now, this bubble begins its collapsing stage at time t=0t = 0 with R(0)=Ri=7R0R(0) = R_{\mathrm{i}} = 7R_0, R˙(0)=0\dot{R}(0) = 0, and the gas temperature Ti=T0T_{\mathrm{i}} = T_0. Note that, because of the bubble’s expansion in the preceding stage, RiR_{\mathrm{i}} is considerably larger than R0R_0 and this is necessary if sonoluminescence is to occur.

(g) Express the pressure P≡P(R)P \equiv P(R) and temperature T≡T(R)T \equiv T(R) of the ideal gas in the bubble as a function of RR during the collapsing stage, assuming quasi-equilibrium conditions hold. [0,6 т.]

(h) Let β≡R/Ri\beta \equiv R/R_{\mathrm{i}} and β˙=dβ/dt\dot{\beta} = d\beta/dt. Eq. (3) implies a conservation law which takes the following form

12ρ0 β˙2+U(β)=0.(4)\tfrac{1}{2}\rho_0\,\dot{\beta}^2 + U(\beta) = 0. \qquad (4)

Let Pi≡P(Ri)P_{\mathrm{i}} \equiv P(R_{\mathrm{i}}) be the gas pressure of the bubble when R=RiR = R_{\mathrm{i}}. If we introduce the ratio Q≡Pi/[(γ−1)P0]Q \equiv P_{\mathrm{i}}/[(\gamma - 1)P_0], the function U(β)U(\beta) may be expressed as

U(β)=μβ−5[Q(1−β2)−β2(1−β3)].(5)U(\beta) = \mu\beta^{-5}[Q(1 - \beta^2) - \beta^2(1 - \beta^3)]. \qquad (5)

Find the coefficient μ\mu in terms of RiR_{\mathrm{i}} and P0P_0. [0,6 т.]

(i) Let RmR_{\mathrm{m}} be the minimum radius of the bubble during the collapsing stage and define βm≡Rm/Ri\beta_{\mathrm{m}} \equiv R_{\mathrm{m}}/R_{\mathrm{i}}. For Q≪1Q \ll 1, we have βm≈CmQ\beta_{\mathrm{m}} \approx C_{\mathrm{m}}\sqrt{Q}.

Find the constant CmC_{\mathrm{m}}. [0.4 point]

Evaluate RmR_{\mathrm{m}} for Ri=7R0R_{\mathrm{i}} = 7R_0. [0.3 point]

Evaluate the temperature TmT_{\mathrm{m}} of the gas at β=βm\beta = \beta_{\mathrm{m}}. [0.3 point] [1 т.]

(j) Assume Ri=7R0R_{\mathrm{i}} = 7R_0. Let βu\beta_u be the value of β\beta at which the dimensionless radial speed u≡∣β˙∣u \equiv |\dot{\beta}| reaches its maximum value. The gas temperature rises rapidly for values of β\beta near βu\beta_u.

Give an expression and then estimate the value of βu\beta_u. [0.6 point]

Let uˉ\bar{u} be the value of uu at β=βˉ≡(βm+βu)/2\beta = \bar{\beta} \equiv (\beta_{\mathrm{m}} + \beta_u)/2. Evaluate uˉ\bar{u}. [0.4 point]

Give an expression and then estimate the duration Δtm\Delta t_{\mathrm{m}} of time needed for β\beta to diminish from βu\beta_u to the minimum value βm\beta_{\mathrm{m}}. [0.6 point] [1,6 т.]

● Sonoluminescence of the collapsing bubble

Consider the bubble to be a surface black-body radiator of constant emissivity aa so that the effective Stefan-Boltzmann’s constant σeff=aσSB\sigma_{\mathrm{eff}} = a\sigma_{\mathrm{SB}}. If the collapsing stage is to be approximated as adiabatic, the emissivity must be small enough so that the power radiated by the bubble at β=βˉ\beta = \bar{\beta} is no more than a fraction, say 20 %, of the power E˙\dot{E} supplied to it by the driving liquid pressure.

(k) Find the power E˙\dot{E} supplied to the bubble as a function of β\beta. [0.6 point]

Give an expression and then estimate the value for an upper bound of aa. [0.8 point] [1,4 т.]

Appendix

  1. ddxxn=nxn−1\dfrac{d}{dx}x^n = nx^{n-1}

  2. Electron mass m=9.11×10−31 kgm = 9.11 \times 10^{-31}\ \mathrm{kg}

  3. Planck constant h=2π ℏ=2π×1.055×10−34 J⋅sh = 2\pi\,\hbar = 2\pi \times 1.055 \times 10^{-34}\ \mathrm{J \cdot s}

  4. Stefan-Boltzmann’s constant σSB=5.67×10−8 W⋅m−2⋅K−4\sigma_{\mathrm{SB}} = 5.67 \times 10^{-8}\ \mathrm{W \cdot m^{-2} \cdot K^{-4}}

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