Temperature measurement in fuel-rich non-sooting low-pressure hydrocarbon flames

Several temperature measurement techniques were compared for the investigation of fuel-rich, premixed, flat, low-pressure flames of propene, acetylene, and cyclopentene with maximum temperatures around 2400 K. Vibrational Stokes/anti-Stokes Raman measurements with a KrF excimer laser using CO, H₂, and H₂O as temperature indicators were examined at 50 and 200 mbar for different flame stoichiometries. Also, laser-induced fluorescence (LIF) of OH in the A-X band was used, and complementary lifetime measurements were performed to account for a variation of fluorescence quantum yield with rotational quantum number. LIF using seeded NO (0.2-1.0%) was applied both in point-wise and 1D temperature measurement in spite of the anticipated interaction of NO with the fuel-rich flame chemistry. Furthermore, thermocouple measurements were performed in the preheat zone. These techniques were compared with respect to accuracy and the potential for routine applications under fuel-rich low-pressure conditions.     

Simultaneously calibrated two-line atomic fluorescence for high-precision temperature imaging in sooting flames

Simultaneously calibrated, non-linear two-line atomic fluorescence (SC-nTLAF) thermometry for application in turbulent sooting flames has been developed to increase the precision of single-shot, planar measurements of gas temperature. The technique has been demonstrated in both steady and turbulent sooting flames, showing good agreements with previous optical measurements. The SC-nTLAF involves imaging simultaneously laser-induced fluorescence (LIF) of atomic indium in both the target flame and a non-sooting calibration flame for which the temperature distribution is known. The LIF intensities from the reference flame enable correction for fluctuations, not only in the laser power, but also in the laser mode. The resulting precision was found to be ±67 K and ±75 K (based on one standard deviation) in the rich and oxidizing regions of a steady sooting flame for which the measured temperature was 1610 K and 1854 K, respectively, with a spatial resolution of 550 × 550 µm². This corresponds to a relative precision of ∼ 4.1%. The resulting precision in the single-shot temperature images for a well-characterized, lifted ethylene jet diffusion flame (fuel jet Reynolds number = 10,000) compares favorably with previously reported data obtained with shifted-vibrational coherent anti-Stokes Raman spectroscopy (CARS), together with increased spatial resolution. The planar imaging also provides more details of the temperature distribution, particularly in the flame brush region, which offers potential for measurement of more parameters, such as gradients and spatial corrections. The new calibration method has also achieved a significant time-saving in both data collection and processing, which is an estimated total of ∼ 60%–70% compared with conventional nTLAF.     

氢气-空气混合物中瞬态爆轰过程的二维数值模拟

 对高温火团引发的氢气-空气混合气的瞬态爆轰过程进行了二维数值模拟,考虑了H₂-O₂-N₂的详细化学反应动力学机理,该机理包含了19个基元反应和9种组分。采用分裂格式处理带化学反应的Euler方程,其中使用全耦合的TVD格式求解流场,使用基于Gear算法的微分方程解法器求解化学反应过程。计算结果表明：在H₂∶O₂∶N₂＝0.4∶0.4∶0.2（摩尔比）的混合气中,高温气团初始温度为T/T₀=5.3时可诱导爆轰,爆轰波以2 300 m/s的速度传播,同时爆轰波阵面在管壁会形成反射波。还对计算的爆轰波后组分的浓度和温度进行了讨论,为理解爆轰波后结构提供信息。     

FTS-Raman flame spectroscopy of high-J lines in H2 and D2

High-J rotational transitions in the ground vibrational state of molecular hydrogen and deuterium have been recorded using the FTS-Raman technique. Transitions above those recorded previously at room temperature were observed in diffusion flames burning H₂ with air, and D₂ with air. For H₂ the v = 0-0 S(6) and S(7) transitions, which had not been observed previously, were recorded in the flame spectra. For D₂ the flame spectra yielded measurements of the S(7) through S(12) lines for the first time. By combining flame and room-temperature Raman and infrared measurements it has been possible to improve H₂ ground state rotation constants to fifth order. For D₂, the combination of flame and room-temperature Raman measurements required an extension to fifth-order constants, as compared with the third-order fit which was adequate for the room-temperature data alone. Our improved line positions can be applied to transitions observed in the Orion Molecular Cloud.     

High-spatial-resolution one-dimensional rotational coherent anti-Stokes Raman spectroscopy imaging using counterpropagating beams

A counterpropagating phase-matching geometry is employed for high-spatial-resolution one-dimensional (1D) imaging of temperature and O₂-to-N₂ concentration ratio using picosecond pure-rotational coherent anti-Stokes Raman spectroscopy (RCARS) over a large field (20 mm). A single-shot 1D RCARS image of more than 20 mm in length is thus acquired at 300 K in air. High-resolution 1D RCARS flame measurements are demonstrated using a custom-built burner and a premixed methane/air flame (Φ=0.6). This phase-matching scheme improves the spatial resolution by approximately 1 order of magnitude when compared to the standard small-angle BOXCARS phase-matching schemes typically employed in CARS measurements. Additionally, for a 20 mm 1D image, signal levels are increased by 10² because of the higher irradiance provided in the current scheme.     

Wet-etching fabrication of multilayer GaAlAs/GaAs microtips for scanning near-field optical microscopy

We propose to fabricate GaAlAs/GaAs multilayer microtips for scanning near-field optical microscopy (SNOM) using anisotropic etching. The etching was performed in a solution of H₃PO₄:H₂O₂:H₂O operating at a temperature of 10 °C. We obtained pyramid-shaped microtips with four etched facets and with a radius of curvature at the apex that was lower than 50 nm.     

Gas spectroscopy and temperature measurement by coherent Raman anti-stokes scattering

The feasibility of Raman spectroscopy and temperature measurements in gases by Coherent Anti-Stokes Scattering is discussed and demonstrated experimentally. Results are presented for H₂ gas at room temperature and also for H₂ liberated by pyrolysis in a Bunsen flame.     

Linewise Raman-Stokes/anti-Stokes temperature measurements in flames using an unintensified charge-coupled device

One-dimensional, spatially resolved (linewise), temporally averaged Stokes/anti-Stokes temperature measurements with 200 m spatial resolution and 6% precision uncertainty are demonstrated in an opposed-jet-diffusion flame of air vs N₂-diluted H₂ using the Raman-Stokes/anti-Stokes technique. The Stokes/anti-Stokes temperature profile is compared to temperature measurements obtained using all major species'Q-branches and differences between the two sets of results are discussed. In addition, single-pulse, linewise measurements with 710 m spatial resolution and 19% precision uncertainty are also demonstrated. To the authors' knowledge this is the first report of linewise Stokes/anti-Stokes temperature measurements in flames. Simultaneous measurements of the N₂ Stokes and anti-Stokes vibrationalQ-branches are obtained by using an unintensified Charge-Coupled Device (CCD) that is gated by a ferro-electric liquid crystal light valve and/or a low duty cycle optical chopper to suppress detected flame luminosity. This detection system provides increased detection efficiency, dynamic range, and imaged spectral range over an intensified CCD, allowing spatially resolved Stokes and anti-Stokes signals to be imaged onto one detector.     

Raman spectroscopic study of a laminar hydrogen diffusion flame in air

Spontaneous Raman spectroscopy has been employed for time-averaged, spatially-resolved measurements of temperature and species concentration in an axisymmetric, laminar hydrogen diffusion flame in quiescent air. Temperatures were obtained from vibrational Q-branch raman spectra of N₂, O₂, and H₂ and the rotational Raman spectra of N₂ and H₂, and concentrations of H₂, and N₂ were determined. The results are compared to existing numerical nonequilibrium calculations for the conditions of this experiment. Significant differences between experimental and predicted temperature and concentration profiles are observed. In particular, the flame is larger in both diameter and length and the flame zone is thicker than predicted. Some possible sources of the discrepancies are discussed.     

灯丝温度对原位吸收光谱和金刚石薄膜生长的影响

 报道了原位红外吸收光谱在气相合成金刚石薄膜生长过程中的应用，研究了灯丝温度对原位红外吸收光谱和金刚石薄膜生长的影响。较高的灯丝温度使甲烷分解更充分，从而产生更多诸如C₂H₂等可能对金刚石薄膜生长有利的基团，导致金刚石薄膜质量和生长速率的提高。     

Multi-scalar measurements in a premixed swirl burner using 1D Raman/Rayleigh scattering

Instantaneous measurements of temperature, equivalence ratio, and major species were performed along a one-dimensional probe volume using simultaneous Raman/Rayleigh scattering in an unconfined turbulent lean-premixed swirling methane/air flame. Temperature was determined from Rayleigh scattering and the major species, CO₂, O₂, N₂, CH₄, H₂O, and H₂ from Raman scattering. Effective Rayleigh cross-sections were corrected using the local chemical composition obtained from Raman scattering. These experiments were conducted to investigate the compositional structure of a lean-premixed swirling flame in detail and to complement previous measurements of the underlying flow field. The flame was classified within a revised regime diagram at the cross-over between corrugated flames and thin reaction zones. Instantaneous temperature profiles varied significantly showing shapes ranging from laminar-like flamelets to mixing between reacted fluid elements and secondary air. Different thermo-kinetic states could be assigned to the inner and outer recirculation zones and to the inner and outer mixing layers. Linked to published velocity data of this flame, the present multi-scalar data are useful for validation of numerical simulations.     

The W-boson mass and precision tests of the Standard Model

We have examined the electroweak radiative corrections in the LEP precision data in view of the new measurements of M_W and m_t as well as the recent progress in the higher order radiative corrections. From the minimal L²-fit to the experimental Z-decay parameters (with the aid of a modified ZFITTER program), we predict that M_W=80.29(4)(2)rGeV where the first error is due to the uncertainty in the fitted m_t for a fixed m_H and the second error comes from the m_H in the range 60􊖸rGeV, which is to be compared with the current world average M_W=80.23(18)rGeV. The current world average value of M_W and the 1994 LEP data definitely favor nonvanishing electroweak radiative corrections and are consistent with a heavy m_t as measured by the recent CDF report but with a heavy Higgs scalar of about 400rGeV within the context of the minimal standard model. The sensitivity of and the errors in the best fit solutions due to the uncertainties in the gluonic coupling !_s(M_Z) and !(M_Z) are also studied carefully. In addition we discuss how the future precision measurements of M_W can provide a decisive test for the standard model with radiative corrections and give a profound implication for the measurement of t-quark and Higgs masses.     

A DRIFT CHAMBER WITH UNIFORM ELECTRIC FIELD AND MEASUREMENTS OF THE ELECTRON DRIFT VELOCITY

The measurements of the electron drift velocity as a function of the electric field have been made in a small drift chamber with uniform electric field for Ar/CH₄, Ar/i-C₄H₁₀, Ar/CO₂ and SQS gas mixtures. The values of the electric field range from obout 0.3 to 2.5kV/cm. The results of the measurements are discussed.     

等容条件下H2O-CO2-CH4混合流体的高温拉曼光谱就位分析

 以合成包裹体作为腔体，用显微激光拉曼探针就位分析了H₂O-CO₂-CH₄混合流体的高温特性。研究结果表明，在高温下，CH₄和CO₂相互之间对各自拉曼光谱的影响不大，水分子对它们的拉曼峰有比较大的影响。在等容条件下，流体均一前，随着温度的升高，水分子的氢键几乎呈线性减少，均一为气相的流体，水分子伸缩振动拉曼峰的变化与一般气体变化相似；随着温度升高，体系压力的增加，最大峰频率呈很微小的降低趋势。均一为液相的流体中的水分子，在均一温度时，氢键变化发生了转折，均一后流体中水分子的氢键受温度的影响比均一前明显要小，在测量的最高温度520 ℃，水分子存在着一定的氢键作用。一直到拉曼光谱测量的最高温度580 ℃还未均一的流体，液相中水分子存在比较强的氢键作用。     

Thermal Stability of CoFe/Cu/CoFe/IrMn Top Spin Valve

We present a study of thermal stability of the top spin valve with a structure of seed Ta （Snm）/Co75Fe25 （5 nm ） /Cu （2.5 nm） /Co75Fe25 （5 nm ） /Ir20Mn80（12 nm） /cap Ta （8 nm） deposited at room temperature by magnetron sputtering. A vibrating sample magnetometer fixed with a heater was used to record the magnetic hysteresis loops at variational temperatures and x-ray diffraction was performed to characterize the structure of the multilayer. The exchange field Hex and the coercivity of the pinned CoFe layer Hop decrease monotonically with increasing temperature. The coercivity of the free CoFe layer Hcf in the spin valve shows a maximum at 498K. The temperature dependences of Hex, Hop and Hcf have also been discussed.     

Temperature distribution above a heated surface in a CVD reactor with hydrocarbon-containing gaseous mixtures

Pyrolysis of C₂H₂ and CH₄ gases near a heated surface was investigated using coherent anti-Stokes Raman spectroscopy (CARS). Gas temperature and hydrocarbon density spatial profiles above the surface of deposition were measured. Although the measured hydrocarbon density distribution above the surface showed a gradual decrease upon approaching the surface, the observed temperature distribution revealed the presence of a temperature maximum at distances of 300-600 7m from the surface. The appearance of this maximum is explained by the release of condensation energy in the region where intensive homogeneous nucleation of carbon clusters takes place.     

Sol-gel法制备Er3+-Yb3+共掺杂Al2O3粉末光致发光特性

采用异丙醇铝[Al(OC₃H₇)₃]为前驱体,溶胶-凝胶(Sol-gel)法制备Er³⁺-Yb³⁺共掺杂Al₂O₃粉末.实验结果表明:900 ℃烧结的粉末为固溶Er³⁺、Yb³⁺的γ-(Al,Er,Yb)₂O₃相和少量θ-(Al,Er,Yb)₂O₃相的混合物.Er³⁺-Yb³⁺共掺杂Al₂O₃粉末具有中心波长为1.533 μm的光致发光(PL)特性.1 mol % Er³⁺和1 mol% Yb³⁺共掺杂的Al₂O₃粉末的PL强度较1 mol % Er³⁺掺杂提高2倍,半峰宽从53 nm增加到63 nm.随泵浦功率的提高,PL强度呈线性增加后渐呈饱和趋势.     

Raman Investigation of Sodium Titanate Nanotubes under Hydrostatic Pressures up to 26.9GPa

High pressure behavior of sodium titanate nanotubes （Na2Ti2O5） is investigated by Raman spectroscopy in a diamond anvil cell （DAC） at room temperature. The two pressure-induced irreversible phase transitions are observed under the given pressure. One occurs at about 4.2 GPa accompanied with a new Raman peak emerging at 834 cm-1 which results from the lattice distortion of the Ti-O network in titanate nanotubes. It can be can be assigned to Ti-O lattice vibrations within lepidocrocite-type （H0.7Ti1.825V0.175O4＆#12539;H2O）TiO6 octahedral host layers with V being vacancy. The structure of the nanotubes transforms to orthorhombic lepidocrocite structure. Another amorphous phase transition occurs at 16.7 GPa. This phase transition is induced by the collapse of titanate nanotubes. All the Raman bands shift toward higher wavenumbers with a pressure dependence ranging from 1.58-5.6 cm-1/GPa.     

Single-shot two-dimensional measurement of nanoparticles in turbulent jet-diffusion flames using phase-selective laser-induced breakdown spectroscopy

In this work, we demonstrate a single-shot two-dimensional measurement of vanadic oxide (V₂O₅) nanoparticles in a turbulent jet-diffusion flame based on phase-selective laser-induced breakdown spectroscopy (PS-LIBS). By collecting the atomic spectra of vanadium near 439?nm from nano-sized plasmas within the ～30?ns lifetime, particle information can be revealed without interference from elastic scattering or Bremsstrahlung emissions. As the laser intensity increases, the signal intensity first increases and then saturates when the laser intensity reaches 0.5 GW/cm². In the saturation regime, a proportional correlation is established between the signal intensity and the particle volume fraction. Based on the parametric study in the laminar condition, we image the instantaneous distribution of particle volume fraction in the turbulent condition using single-shot PS-LIBS measurements. The snapshots show that vanadic oxide nanoparticles concentrate near the diffusion flame surface, which may be caused by the rapid formation of particles on the oxidizer/precursor side and quick dilution across the reaction layer. The Proper Orthogonal Decomposition (POD) analysis further indicates that the fluctuations of the particle volume fraction originate from the unsteady flame surface at the upstream positions and large-scale mixing at the downstream positions. The single-shot PS-LIBS measurement shows promising potential for resolving complex processes of particle formation in turbulent flame synthesis.     

UV raman spectroscopy of H2-air flames excited with a narrowband KrF laser

Raman spectra of H₂ and H₂O in flames excited by a narrowband KrF excimer laser are reported. Observations are made over a porous-plug, flat-flame burner reacting H₂ in air, fuel-rich with nitrogen dilution to control the temperature, and with a H₂ diffusion flame. Measurements made from UV Raman spectra show good agreement with measurements made by other means, both for gas temperature and relative major species concentrations. Laser-induced fluorescence interferences arising from OH and O₂ are observed in emission near the Raman spectra. These interferences do not preclude Raman measurements, however.