Sonoluminescence: Mysterious Flashes of Light from Rapid Bubble Collapse
• Sonoluminescence is a phenomenon where a small bubble trapped in a liquid produces a flash of light when hit by powerful sound waves, due to intense heat and gas ionization during rapid bubble collapse.
• It occurs in various settings, including lab experiments and the snapping claws of pistol shrimp, generating loud sounds, intense heat, and brief flashes of light.