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Abstract:
Short intense laser pulses of visible and infrared light can dramatically accelerate crystal nucleation
from transparent solutions; previous studies invoke mechanisms that are only applicable for nucleation
of ordered phases or high dielectric phases. However, we show that similar laser pulses induce
CO2 bubble nucleation in carbonated water. Additionally, in water that is cosupersaturated with argon
and glycine, argon bubbles escaping from the water can induce crystal nucleation without a laser. Our
findings suggest a possible link between laser-induced nucleation of bubbles and crystals.
