High-Speed Infrared Camera used for Innovative Discoveries on Thermal Responses of Matter

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Ultrafast and high-resolution temperature measurements are critical for understanding and controlling the dynamic thermo-mechanical and thermo-fluid responses of matter. In this proposal, we are requesting funds to purchase a state-of-the-art high-speed infrared camera that is capable of measuring temperatures between -20 and 1,500°C at resolutions of 320x240 at a framerate of 2,000 Hz, and 64x48 at 50,000 Hz. Conventional techniques (thermocouples) do not provide the necessary spatial information and cannot be reliably used for fluids and in dynamic testing of materials, and older-generation cameras are incapable of operating at sufficient framerates at adequate resolutions. The requested specialized infrared camera will allow our team to acquire comprehensive transient thermal datasets that will promote valued fundamental and applied contributions in understanding the thermal response of matter in three core programs, which support industries representing 20% of Canada’s 1.59 trillion dollar GDP: