Physics: Laser-based Diagnostics

<p>The aim of the course is to provide a fundamental understanding (based on physics) of the potential for laser-based techniques to non-intrusively measure parameters such as species concentrations and temperatures under harsh conditions, such as reacting flows and energy conversion processes. Of central importance is interaction between radiation and matter, lasers and their characteristics, optics, optical measurement techniques, molecular physics and combustion. The unique information that can be obtained from laser diagnostics techniques can together with advanced modelling lead to improved detailed knowledge in field relevant to the industry and transport sector. Typical areas can be high temperature chemistry and use of renewable fuels. Such understanding is highly important to improve efficiency and decrease harmful emissions, which is of global importance since 90% of the energy usage in the world can be related to combustion processes. Also after a transition to renewable energy sources, combustion will be an important tool for converting chemical energy into heat.</p>