Laser-Induced Incandescence and Other Particle Diagnostics

Optical Diagnostics for Reacting and Non-Reacting Flows serves both as a launch pad for new students of optical diagnostics seeking a “go to” book, and as a resource for the experienced diagnostician seeking to explore new techniques, or new applications of familiar techniques. Measurement techniques that exploit lasers and light-matter interactions are uniquely capable of advancing our understanding of reacting and non-reacting flows. Such (largely) noninvasive measurement approaches may be used for visualizing and quantifying key chemical species concentrations, thermodynamic properties, and fluid-dynamic parameters. The information thus generated is essential for achieving detailed understanding of fundamental chemistry and physics. Furthermore, recent years have seen the increased use of these techniques in realistic configurations/conditions to help overcome real-world engineering challenges. Target configurations for optical measurements include canonical flames and flows, high-speed wind tunnels, combustor and component test rigs, gas-turbine engines, pulsed- and rotating-detonation engines, piston engines, and other advanced propulsion, power, and fuel systems.