
Soap-Bubbles and the Forces Which Mould Them
By C. V. BoysLength2h 16m
About this audiobook
In "Soap-Bubbles and the Forces Which Mould Them," C. V. Boys delves into the fascinating world of fluid dynamics and the mesmerizing beauty of soap bubbles. The book intricately combines scientific explanation with vivid illustrations, demonstrating the physical forces at work behind the formation and stability of these delicate structures. Boys employs a didactic yet engaging literary style, making complex concepts accessible to both the layperson and the educated reader. Positioned within the early 20th-century scientific discourse, the work reflects the period's burgeoning interest in experimental physics and visual science. C. V. Boys was a distinguished physicist whose career spanned academia and practical experimentation. His passion for optics and fluid mechanics was likely influenced by the advancements in physics during his lifetime, as well as his own experiences in research. Notably, Boys was a pioneer in the study of high-speed photography, which allowed him to capture the ephemeral beauty of soap bubbles, emphasizing the transient yet profound interaction between physics and art in his work. I highly recommend "Soap-Bubbles and the Forces Which Mould Them" not only to enthusiasts of physics and art but also to those who appreciate the intersection of science and beauty. Boys' unique insights and elegant prose will inspire readers to view the humble soap bubble as a gateway to understanding the elegant complexities of nature.
Audiobook details
GenreScience and Nature
Length2 hrs 16 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateAug 10, 2022
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Introduction
2PREFACE.
3SOAP-BUBBLES, AND THE FORCES WHICH MOULD THEM.
4LECTURE II.
5LECTURE III.
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6PRACTICAL HINTS.
7Drop with India-rubber Surface.
8Jumping Frame.
9Paraffined Sieve.
10Narrow Tubes and Capillarity.
11Capillarity between Plates.
12Tears of Wine.
13Cat-Boxes.
14Liquid Beads.
15Plateau's Experiment.
16A Good Mixture for Soap-Bubbles.
17Rings for Bubbles.
18Threads in Ring.
19Blow out Candle with Soap-Bubble.
20Bubbles balanced against one another.
21Thaumatrope for showing the Formation and Oscillations of Drops.
22Water-drops in Paraffin and Bisulphide of Carbon.
23Beaded Spider-webs.
24Photographs of Water-jets.
25Fountain and Sealing-wax.
26Bouncing Water-jets.
27Fountain and Intermittent Light.
28Mr. Chichester Bell's Singing Water-jet.
29Bubbles and Ether.
30Experiment with Internal Bubbles.
31Bubbles and Electricity.
32THE END.