Visualization by means of coherent light sheets: application to different flows

• Published in: Optics and laser technology Vol. 14; no. 5; pp. 261 - 268
• Main Authors: Porcar, R., Prenel, J.-P.
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Elsevier Ltd 01.01.1982
• Subjects: lasers; light sheets; supersonic flow; three-dimensional imaging; lasers; light sheets; supersonic flow; three-dimensional imaging

Light-sheet generator systems using a sweeping, focused laser beam and spherocylindrical optical components are described and their respective performances discussed. They allow the visualization of supersonic air flows by means of light scattering. Tomographic recordings give a three-dimensional re...