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An optical technique for measurement of gas flow profiles utilizing a ring laser.
- Source :
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Applied optics [Appl Opt] 1968 Dec 01; Vol. 7 (12), pp. 2383-91. - Publication Year :
- 1968
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Abstract
- Fluid flow measurement capabilities of a traveling wave laser oscillator (or ring laser) are assessed theoretically and experimentally. The feasibility of this alternative optical technique for measuring gas flow profiles without insertion of a mechanical probe is examined. Measurements are reported for a range of Reynolds numbers including both laminar and turbulent flows and for a variety of tube diameters. The experimental results are compared with the theory of conditions preceding the establishment of the equilibrium laminar flow profile in round tubes.
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 1559-128X
- Volume :
- 7
- Issue :
- 12
- Database :
- MEDLINE
- Journal :
- Applied optics
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 20069010
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1364/AO.7.002383