Exciplex fluorescence imaging for liquid mixing studies

A diagnostic technique based on excited-state complex (exciplex) fluorescence is reported for visualization of diffusion layers formed between mixing liquids. High-spatial-resolution instantaneous images and time-sequenced images are presented. Single drops and jets are visualized mixing in a liquid...

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Published in:Applied optics (2004) 1998-06, Vol.37 (18), p.4034-4038
Main Authors: Chojnacki, K T, Feikema, D A
Format: Article
Language:English
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Summary:A diagnostic technique based on excited-state complex (exciplex) fluorescence is reported for visualization of diffusion layers formed between mixing liquids. High-spatial-resolution instantaneous images and time-sequenced images are presented. Single drops and jets are visualized mixing in a liquid pool. Time-resolved images of exciplex fluorescence have also been obtained that provide information on the duration of the mixing event and the length and time scales of the diffusion process. The results demonstrate that the technique has the potential to provide new information concerning the physics of liquid mixing processes.
ISSN:1559-128X
DOI:10.1364/AO.37.004034