Particle And Spray Sizing Using Laser Diffraction

Bruce B. Weiner

doi:10.1117/12.957028

8 May 1971 Particle And Spray Sizing Using Laser Diffraction

Bruce B. Weiner

Proceedings Volume 0170, Optics in Quality Assurance II; (1971) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.957028
Event: Los Angeles Technical Symposium, 1979, Los Angeles, United States

Abstract

An instrument is described for measuring both particle and droplet size distributions. Based on Fraunhofer diffraction of laser light, the measurement is fast, reliable, and easy to make. Hardcopy results include a characteristic diameter, distribution width, and a 15-segment histogram of the size distribution. Following a brief review of sizing techniques and the importance of measuring size distributions, a technical discussion is presented on the principles of the instrument. Configuration of the instrument is discussed. Five examples of commercial application are presented covering spray and particle samples.

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Bruce B. Weiner "Particle And Spray Sizing Using Laser Diffraction", Proc. SPIE 0170, Optics in Quality Assurance II, (8 May 1971); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.957028

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