Title :
Characterization of soot aggregates based on polarization modulated scattering
Author :
Cai, Weiwei ; Kranendonk, Laura A. ; Ewing, David ; Ma, Lin
Author_Institution :
Dept. of Mech. Eng., Clemson Univ., Clemson, SC, USA
Abstract :
A sensor is demonstrated to characterize soot aggregates based on polarization modulated scattering. Comparison with other techniques shows promising agreement, and extension of the sensor to 1- or 2-dimensional soot imaging is discussed.
Keywords :
aggregates (materials); combustion; light polarisation; light scattering; optical modulation; soot; 1-dimensional soot imaging; 2-dimensional soot imaging; polarization modulated scattering; soot aggregates; Aggregates; Atmospheric measurements; Combustion; Engines; Light scattering; Optical polarization; Optical scattering; Particle scattering; Pollution measurement; Sensor phenomena and characterization; (280.1740) Combustion diagnostics; (290.5850) Scattering, particles;
Conference_Titel :
Lasers and Electro-Optics, 2009 and 2009 Conference on Quantum electronics and Laser Science Conference. CLEO/QELS 2009. Conference on
Conference_Location :
Baltimore, MD
Print_ISBN :
978-1-55752-869-8
Electronic_ISBN :
978-1-55752-869-8
