Optical and Laser Diagnostics Proceedings of the First International Conference London, 16-20 December 2002 Institute of Physics Conference Series

From the automotive industry to blood flow monitoring, optical techniques and laser diagnostics are becoming integral parts in engineering and medical instrumentation. Written by leading global experts from industry, academic groups, and laboratories, this volume provides an international perspective on both existing applications and leading-edge research. With a focus on advanced engineering applications, the book discusses the application of techniques such as laser Doppler velocimetry, particle image velocimetry, and planar laser-induced fluorescence to automotive engines, burners, and gas turbines. It also covers the flow, sprays, and combustion in direct-injection gasoline engines as well as the fundamental structure of flames as revealed by complementary laser techniques. In addition, the book explores laser diagnostic techniques used in the biomedical field and reviews novel research on the use of fiber-optic sensor techniques for structural integrity and physical condition monitoring.

Preface LASER DIAGNOSTICS Advanced Laser Spectroscopy in Combustion, Catalysis and Medicine; Local Flame/Flow Characterization in Turbulent Flame Propagation; Fiber Optic Sensor Arrangements for the Analysis of Flame Propagation in Standard Spark Ignited Multicyclinder Engines; Planar Lasar-Induced Fluorescence Measurements of Fuel Concentration in a Gasoline Direct Injection Optical Engine; Acoustic-Optic Frequency Switching for Two-Wavelength Planar Doppler Velocimetry; Investigation of Underexpanded Free Jets from Straight Nozzles; Instantaneous Three-Dimensional Visualization of Concentration Distributions in Turbulent Flows with a Single Laser; Characterization of Drop Impact on Heated Surfaces by Optical Techniques; Time-Resolved Particle Image Velocimetry: Analysis of Random Errors; A High Power Single-Mode Tunable Laser for Nonlinear Optical Diagnostics in Combustion; ENGINE-RELATED APPLICATIONS Optical Diagnostics for Internal Combustion Engines; Temporal Measurements of Mass Concentration of Soot Aggregates in the Diesel Exhaust by Two-Color Extinction Method; Characterization of Mixture Distribution and Combustion in a DISI Optical Engine under Late Injection Mode; An Investigation of the Effect of Nozzle Characteristics on Liquid Atomization in a GDI Injector; Development of a Wall Film Thickness Measuring Device.

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C Arcoumanis, K.T.V Grattan