Table 2 Parameter values for theoretical calculation of the threshold energy for bubble formation using Eq. (5).

From: Unified framework for laser-induced transient bubble dynamics within microchannels

Parameter

Description

Value

\(\Delta T\)

Temperature rise

279 K (with respect to room temperature of 298 K)

\(c_p\)

Specific heat

\(4200\, \mathrm{J/(kg\,K)}\)

\(H_\mathrm{L}\)

Latent heat of vaporization

\(1377.6\,\mathrm{kJ/kg}\) (at 577 K)

\(\rho _\mathrm{L}\)

Liquid density

\(1000\,\mathrm{kg/m ^3}\)

\(\alpha\)

Liquid absorption coefficient

\(86.54 \,\mathrm{cm} ^{-1}\) (measured experimentally, see Supplementary Section 2 )