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Title: VISAR Analysis in the Frequency Domain

Journal Article · · Journal of Dynamic Behavior of Materials
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  1. Sandia National Lab. (SNL-NM), Albuquerque, NM (United States)

VISAR measurements are typically analyzed in the time domain, where velocity is approximately proportional to fringe shift. Moving to the frequency domain clarifies the limitations of this approximation and suggests several improvements. For example, optical dispersion preserves high-frequency information, so a zero-dispersion (air delay) interferometer does not provide optimal time resolution. Combined VISAR measurements can also improve time resolution. With adequate bandwidth and reasonable noise levels, it is quite possible to achieve better resolution than the VISAR approximation allows.

Research Organization:
Sandia National Lab. (SNL-NM), Albuquerque, NM (United States)
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA)
Grant/Contract Number:
AC04-94AL85000; NA0003525
OSTI ID:
1367088
Report Number(s):
SAND-2017-6427J; PII: 121
Journal Information:
Journal of Dynamic Behavior of Materials, Vol. 3, Issue 3; ISSN 2199-7446
Publisher:
SpringerCopyright Statement
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

References (8)

VISAR: displacement-mode data reduction conference January 1991
Spectroscopic refractometer for transparent and absorbing liquids by reflection of white light near the critical angle journal November 2012
Velocity sensing interferometer (VISAR) modification journal January 1979
Shock‐Wave Studies of PMMA, Fused Silica, and Sapphire journal September 1970
Optically recording interferometer for velocity measurements with subnanosecond resolution journal April 1983
Laser interferometer for measuring high velocities of any reflecting surface journal November 1972
Correction to the velocity‐per‐fringe relationship for the VISAR interferometer journal August 1974
Foundations of VISAR analysis. report June 2006

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