Particle simulation of large carbon dioxide bubbles in water

A method that can be applied to simulate the motion of fluid drops within fluids is described through a detailed study of a prototype problem, the motion of carbon dioxide bubbles in water. The mathematical formulation uses classical molecular dynamics type formulas and results in an n-body problem that is solved numerically. The rise of the bubbles is described, as is the motion of the water near the bubbles. For variety, both H₂O water and D₂O heavy water are considered. Only workstation computer capabilities are required.