Unstable 3D phenomena: Dynamic interactions of a cavitation bubble and Richtmyer-Meshkov unstable divot

ORAL

Abstract

We radiographically explore a shock-induced Sn cavitation bubble as it interacts with a transverse cavitation wave caused by a Richtmyer-Meshkov unstable spike from a divot. The cavitation bubble forms as two shockwaves collide under the divot, as the shockwaves release to ambient pressure at the surface. The divot inverts and unstably grows, as expected and predicted, but the release waves that form the cavitation bubble reflect from and constrain the cavitation wave growth. As the cavitation wave grows it pierces the cavitation bubble, deflating it onto the unstable transverse cavitation wave.

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Authors

  • William Buttler

    • Los Alamos National Laboratory

  • Dru Renner

    • Los Alamos National Laboratory

  • Christopher Morris

    • Los Alamos National Laboratory

  • R. Manzanares

    • Los Alamos National Laboratory

  • Joel heidemann

    • Los Alamos National Laboratory

  • Ryan Kalas

    • Los Alamos National Laboratory

  • Anna Llobet

    • Los Alamos National Laboratory

  • John Martinez

    • Los Alamos National Laboratory

  • Jeremy payton

    • Los Alamos National Laboratory

  • Alexander Saunders

    • Los Alamos National Laboratory

  • D. Schmidt

    • Los Alamos National Laboratory

  • A. Tainter

    • Los Alamos National Laboratory

  • Samuel Vincent

    • Los Alamos National Laboratory

  • W. Vogan-McNeil

    • Los Alamos National Laboratory