Linear Waves in Bubbly Liquids via the Kramers-Kronig Relations

Abstract

A simple closed form analytic solution, as well as numerical solutions, are derived for acoustic waves of an arbitrary frequency, propagating in dilute bubbly liquids. The applied method treats the effective wave as a causal response of a linear system. The results are compared with the prediction of Foldy’s theory, which in this particular case is shown to be consistent with the Kramers-Kronig relations. These results thus complement recently reported investigations concerning the causal approach as well as the validity of Foldy’s theory.