Numéro
J. Phys. IV France
Volume 04, Numéro C7, Juillet 1994
8th International Topical Meeting on Photoacoustic and Photothermal Phenomena
8 ITMP3 / 8éme conférence internationale de photoacoustique et photothermique
Page(s) C7-757 - C7-759
DOI https://doi.org/10.1051/jp4:19947178
8th International Topical Meeting on Photoacoustic and Photothermal Phenomena
8 ITMP3 / 8éme conférence internationale de photoacoustique et photothermique

J. Phys. IV France 04 (1994) C7-757-C7-759

DOI: 10.1051/jp4:19947178

Amplification of laser excited capillary waves in a resonator

Al.A. Kolomenskii1, E.C. Benck2 and H.A. Schuessler2

1  On leave from the General Physics Institute, Moscow 117942, Russia
2  Department of Physics, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX 77843-4242, U.S.A.


Abstract
A modulated laser beam was used to generate capillary waves in a strongly absorbing liquid. The amplitude of the wave can be enhanced by placing the liquid into a resonant cylindrical container. At the proper modulation frequencies well pronounced resonances and standing waves were observed. The surface tension and viscosity of the liquid were measured.



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