PIV & Pulse Generators: Novel Applications in Particle Image Velocimetry
July 23, 2021
Particle Image Velocimetry (PIV), is an optical research tool used to study fluid dynamics through the visualization of 3D flow fields. It is commonly used by research labs across government, academic, and commercial sectors to discover how particles flow in and around a system or fie …
Student Researchers Aim at Developing Low-Cost, Portable LiDAR System
June 4, 2021
Photo of: Past MSU Students in Lasers and Optics Research Last year, a group of Montana State University students stumbled upon the need for a portable, low-cost LiDAR system for educational purposes. The Optical Remote Sensor Laboratory (ORSL) at MSU seeks to educate others on imagin …
Pulse Generators in Ignition and Combustion Research
May 14, 2021
In recent years, the need for precision system timing in combustion research applications has been on the rise. An increase in aerospace and high-speed applications means that researchers need to be able to implement their protocols in a way that can be controlled down to the nanoseco …