Real and imaginary index-of-refraction measurements for RP-1 rocket fuel

Dennis R. Alexander; Robert D. Kubik; Ramu Kalwala; John P. Barton

doi:10.1117/12.171288

18 March 1994 Real and imaginary index-of-refraction measurements for RP-1 rocket fuel

Dennis R. Alexander, Robert D. Kubik, Ramu Kalwala, John P. Barton

Proceedings Volume 2122, Laser Applications in Combustion and Combustion Diagnostics II; (1994) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.171288
Event: OE/LASE '94, 1994, Los Angeles, CA, United States

Abstract

Complex index of refraction values of RP-1 liquid rocket fuel are reported at laser wavelengths of 0.193 micrometers (ArF excimer), 0.5145 micrometers (argon-ion), 0.532 micrometers (Nd-YAG, frequency doubled), 1.064 micrometers (Nd-YAG), and 10.5915 micrometers (CO₂). The imaginary part of the index of refraction (k) was determined by the traditional transmission method. The real part (n-r)) is determined by reflectance measurements, critical angle, Mueller matrix, and Michelson interferometer techniques. Reflectance measurements are used to obtain n_r at a wavelength of 0.193 micrometers . Critical angle method is used to determine n_r at 0.5145 micrometers and 0.532 micrometers . The real part of the refractive index is obtained from Snell's law by measuring the critical angle. The real part of the refractive index at 1.064 micrometers is derived based on elements of the Mueller matrix. Specular measurements were performed using a TMA scatterometer to obtain the Mueller matrix. A Michelson interferometer is used to determine n_r at 10.5915 micrometers .

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Dennis R. Alexander, Robert D. Kubik, Ramu Kalwala, and John P. Barton "Real and imaginary index-of-refraction measurements for RP-1 rocket fuel", Proc. SPIE 2122, Laser Applications in Combustion and Combustion Diagnostics II, (18 March 1994); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.171288

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