Michael Baudoin on Everlasting Bubbles

Explore the fascinating world of everlasting bubbles in this 35-minute conference talk by Michael Baudoin from Université Lille. Delve into the groundbreaking research published in Physical Review Fluids, where Baudoin and his colleagues designed composite liquid film bubbles capable of maintaining integrity for over a year in standard atmospheric conditions. Learn about the challenges faced by traditional soap bubbles, including gravity-induced drainage, evaporation, and gas diffusion. Discover the unique properties of the composite film and how they are explained through a nonlinear model. Gain insights into the design of complex bubble objects and the potential applications of this research. The talk covers topics such as gas bubbles, gas marbles, drainage, surface bubbles, hydroscopic liquids, bubble rupture, and evaporation models. Engage with the live Q&A session moderated by PRFluids Associate Editor Jacco Snoeijer, where Baudoin addresses attendee questions and discusses vibration and equilibrium concepts.