Nucleation Experiments

Nucleation experiments investigate how new structures, like droplets or crystals, form from a surrounding medium, such as a liquid or vapor. They help scientists understand the initial step in processes like cloud formation, crystallization, or freezing. In these experiments, conditions like temperature and pressure are carefully controlled to observe how and when tiny clusters (nuclei) develop. Studying nucleation provides insight into the factors that influence the rate and quality of these formations, which is essential for fields ranging from meteorology to materials science.