New Sensor Ensures Hospitals Are Hygienic By Listening To Collapsing Bubbles

Tuesday, April 7, 2009 - 22:35 in Physics & Chemistry

The National Physical Laboratory has developed the first sensor capable of measuring localized ultrasonic cavitation -- the implosion of bubbles in a liquid when a high frequency sound wave is applied. The sensor will help hospitals ensure that their instruments are properly disinfected before they are used on patients.

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