Observation of bubble dynamics under water in high-magnetic fields using a high-speed video camera

The observations of rapid motion of bubbles under water for approximately 50 ms or less in high-magnetic fields of 10 T have been carried out successfully for the first time. The observation system constructed is composed of a high-speed video camera, a telescope, a cryostat with a split-type superconducting magnet, a light source, a mirror and a transparent sample cell. Using this system, the influence of magnetic field on the path and shape of single bubbles of O$_2$ (paramagnetism) and N$_2$ (diamagnetism) has been examined carefully. Experimental values describing the path are in good agreement with theoretical values calculated on the basis of the magneto-Archimedes effect, despite the effect of magnetism on the bubble. However, no effect of magnetism on the shape of the bubble is observed. In addition, the influence of magnetic field on drag coefficient of the bubble is discussed.