Laser Diagnostics Laboratory for Advanced Energy and Propulsion Research

Laser Diagnostics Laboratory for Advanced Energy and Propulsion Research

Department of Mechanical Engineering · College of Engineering · Michigan State University

Facilities

Energy and Automotive Research Laboratory (EARL)

The Laser Diagnostics Lab is part of the Energy and Automotive Research Laboratories (EARL), on the main campus of Michigan State University (MSU).

EARL is a synergistic research and development center, bringing together in one facility the researchers and students who are working to address today's and tomorrow's energy concerns.

Location of EARL on MSU campus map.

Laser Diagnostics Laboratory:

The laser diagnostics laboratory is equipped with a variety of laser and optical diagnostics equipment including high powered lasers and intensified CCD cameras for laser induced fluorescence (LIF) and planar LIF imaging, spectrometers for multi-spectral emission measurements, PIV laser and control system for particle tracking and velocimetry, infrared (IR) cameras IR thermometry, lasers for laser doppler velocimetry (LDV), and high speed intensified CMOS cameras for KHz PLIF imaging. The experimental test rigs include an aerosol rapid compression facility, transient arc discharge plasma enhanced combustor facility, directed microwave enhanced combustor and spectroscopic measurement facility, high pressure plasma and combustion facility, as well as an array of optical internal combustion engines.