CAREER: Molecular Luminescent Sensing for Global Strain Measurement

拟议的职业研究涉及测量结构部件的应力和应变，以确定结构完整性。现有的缺陷和技术障碍往往导致测量分辨率不高、成本高和测试条件受限，本文提出了一种结合分子发光的新方法来打破这些障碍。全场发光成像是一种极具潜力的新方法的基础。发光光弹涂层将被用来鉴定完整的面内应变场，用于短期工业设计和长期结构健康监测。这个研究项目包括一个非常广泛的教育计划，包括为高中学生和教师提供课程，让本科生和研究生参与研究，并在全国会议上组织研讨会/课程。这是CMMI部门2007财年职业奖支持传感器计划和EPSCoR计划

The proposed CAREER research deals with measurement of stress and strain of structural components for determination of structural integrity. Existing deficiency and technical barriers have often rendered the measurement with inadequate resolution, high cost, and restrictive testing conditions.This proposal presents a novel approach incorporating molecular luminescence to break these barriers. Full-field luminescent imaging is a highly potential basis of a novel approach. Luminescence photoelastic coatings will be used to qualify the complete in-plane strain field for short-term industrial design and long-tern structural health monitoring. The research is expected to produce a superior experimental means to measure mechanical stress and strain and integrate them into engineering design.This research project includes a very extensive educational plan that includes course offerings for high school students and teachers, engaging undergraduate and graduate students in the research and organizing a workshop/course at a national conference.This is a FY07 CAREER award supported Sensors Program of CMMI Division and EPSCoR Program