Shining light on a water droplet creates effects analogous to what happens in an atom. This can help us understand how atoms work, write researchers. Share: Facebook Twitter Pinterest LinkedIN Email.

When a droplet of water falls on a hot pan, it dances across the surface, skimming on a thin layer of steam like a tiny hovercraft; this is known as the Leidenfrost effect. But now, researchers ...

Water acts like an insulator, dampening this effect — a process known as the “Ross droplet” technique. “It was first proposed by some enthusiast on a home barista forum,” Hendon said.

This is the incredible moment a droplet of water hovers over a hot metal plate, called the Leidenfrost effect. Beautiful footage shows the droplet making various shapes as it floats, and when it ...

Jan 31, 2023: An illuminated water droplet creates an 'optical atom' (Nanowerk News) Shining light on a water droplet creates effects analogous to what happens in an atom.This can help us understand ...