Sonoluminescence

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-011053",
  "term": "Sonoluminescence",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "The emission of light from cavitation bubbles in a liquid that are excited by sound waves. As these bubbles rapidly collapse, the gas inside is compressed and heated to extreme temperatures, leading to the emission of a short burst of light. This phenomenon is distinct from triboluminescence and is studied for its potential applications in sonochemistry and energy generation.",
  "subject": "Organic and Biomolecular Chemistry",
  "see_also": [
    "luminescence",
    "triboluminescence"
  ],
  "references": [
    "PAC, 1996, 68, 2223. 'Glossary of terms used in photochemistry (IUPAC Recommendations 1996)' on page 2274 (https://doi.org/10.1351/pac199668122223)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/sonoluminescence/"
}