NASA NTRS · 19850000267
High-Temperature, High-Pressure Optical Cells
Abstract
Optical cell constructed for measurement of thermal diffusivity of HgCdTe semiconductor by laser pulses. Container allows radiation from laser to enter one side of alloy sample, while allowing lower-energy infrared radiation to leave opposite side of sample so temperature rise read by sensor. Composed entirely of fused silica, cell includes two optical windows joined by tube. Cell withstands 1,000 degrees C cell-operating temperature and contains molten alloy at its 100-atmosphere vapor pressure. Finally, allows alloy to solidify without bursting even though alloy expands on cooling.
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Harris, R. P., Holland, L. R., Smith, R. E.. 1985-10-01. High-Temperature, High-Pressure Optical Cells. https://ntrs.nasa.gov/citations/19850000267
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