Point Measurement of Density by Laser Raman Scattering.

Abstract

The report describes an experimental feasibility investigation of the use of Raman scattering as a means of making point measurements of density in three-dimensional flows, such as, in turbocompressor machinery. A 3371 A ultraviolet pulsed nitrogen laser was used as the laser source. The major problem area considered was the ability to make measurements close to the walls and in confined internal geometries. The density in a flow past a heated cylinder was measured by both the Raman technique and a standard interferometer and the two method were shown to agree. (Author)

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jun 01, 1972
Accession Number
AD0744924

Entities

People

  • Donald A. Leonard

Organizations

  • Purdue University

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Cooperation
  • Flow
  • Geometry
  • Interferometers
  • Lasers
  • Measurement
  • Nitrogen
  • Nitrogen Lasers
  • Raman Scattering
  • Scattering
  • Standards
  • Three Dimensional
  • Three Dimensional Flow

Fields of Study

  • Physics

Readers

  • Fluid Dynamics.
  • Internal Combustion Engine (ICE) Technology.
  • Optical Physics and Photonics.

Technology Areas

  • Directed Energy