Coherent forward scattering particle-image velocimetry: application of Poisson's spot for velocity measurements in fluids

Benjie Ovryn, Edward A. Hovenac

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Abstract

Conventionally, particle image velocimetry techniques utilize a laser light sheet oriented perpendicular to the viewing direction to illuminate tracer particles. In this SPIE proceedings paper, initial results are presented based upon illuminating the region of interest with partially coherent light from behind the particle and viewing the forward scattered diffraction pattern using video microscopy with a CCD array. There are several distinct advantages to this arrangement, including: easily identified particle centroids and the possibility of simultaneously obtaining the fluid velocity in different planes perpendicular to the viewing direction without moving the imaging system or illumination source. This technique will be referred to as Coherent Forward Scattering Particle Image Velocimetry.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Title of host publicationProceedings of SPIE - The International Society for Optical Engineering
EditorsSoyoung S. Cha, James D. Trolinger
PublisherPubl by Society of Photo-Optical Instrumentation Engineers
Pages338-348
Number of pages11
ISBN (Print)0819412546
StatePublished - 1993
Externally publishedYes
EventOptical Diagnostics in Fluid and Thermal Flow - San Diego, CA, USA
Duration: Jul 14 1993Jul 16 1993

Publication series

NameProceedings of SPIE - The International Society for Optical Engineering
Volume2005
ISSN (Print)0277-786X

Other

OtherOptical Diagnostics in Fluid and Thermal Flow
CitySan Diego, CA, USA
Period7/14/937/16/93

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Electronic, Optical and Magnetic Materials
  • Condensed Matter Physics
  • Computer Science Applications
  • Applied Mathematics
  • Electrical and Electronic Engineering

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