Michael E. Smyser
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View article: Burst-Mode Laser Development for MHz-Rate Diagnostics
Burst-Mode Laser Development for MHz-Rate Diagnostics Open
This Ph.D. work is dedicated to advancements in burst-mode laser technology and their applications in MHz-rate high-speed gas-phase environments. A comprehensive computational model for simulating experimental burst-mode systems is discuss…
View article: Burst-mode laser architecture for the generation of high-peak-power MHz-rate femtosecond pulses
Burst-mode laser architecture for the generation of high-peak-power MHz-rate femtosecond pulses Open
A novel master-oscillator power-amplifier burst-mode laser system is reported for generating femtosecond (fs) pulse trains with high peak power and a broad spectral bandwidth of >10 nm without the use of nonlinear compression techniques. A…
View article: Three-Dimensional Imaging through Shock-Waves at Ultra-High Speed
Three-Dimensional Imaging through Shock-Waves at Ultra-High Speed Open
Imaging diagnostics that utilize coherent light, such as digital in-line holography, are important for object sizing and tracking applications. However, in explosive, supersonic, or hypersonic environments, gas-phase shocks impart imaging …
View article: Fiber-Optic Imaging in an Internal Combustion Engine Test Rig
Fiber-Optic Imaging in an Internal Combustion Engine Test Rig Open
The formation of particulate matter (PM/soot), nitrogen oxides (NOx), and other byproducts of the combustion process in diesel engines is controlled by spatiotemporally varying quantities within the engine cylinders which traditional senso…