Sensors & Electronics
Physical Property Sensors
Optical Scattering by Materials (127)
Problem: Develop methods to determine effect of optical scattering on the performance of optical materials
Project Activity Scope (from Technical Overview Chart): Mechanisms through Instruments
PNNL Solution:
- Developed Fourier transform based lab instrument to rapidly measure mirror and glass surface scattering
- Conducted modeling to evaluate scattering effects for solar energy system operation
- Used method to evaluate materials for US DOE Barstow solar plant
Capabilities Employed to Meet Client Needs: Fourier optics theory for system design and data interpretation; optical system design and implementation; development of electronic circuits and modules for signal processing and component/system control; software development to provide automated routine operation and data reduction; linear and 2D diode array detectors; feasibility testing during system development; independent sample surface analysis using microscopy and SEM methods; routine testing of production materials.
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Contact: John Hartman
