Compact spaceflight solution crystal-growth system

James D. Trolinger; Ravindra B. Lal; Chandra S. Vikram; William K. Witherow

doi:10.1117/12.49604

1 December 1991 Compact spaceflight solution crystal-growth system

James D. Trolinger, Ravindra B. Lal, Chandra S. Vikram, William K. Witherow

Proceedings Volume 1557, Crystal Growth in Space and Related Optical Diagnostics; (1991) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.49604
Event: San Diego, '91, 1991, San Diego, CA, United States

Abstract

By incorporating advanced technology in fiberoptics, diode lasers, and holographic optical elements with knowledge gained from previous Spacelab work, we have produced a design of a versatile, miniaturized, stand alone, crystal solution growth chamber. Diagnostics instrumentation include the following: (1) crystal growth rate monitor, (2) growth/dissolution monitor with feedback, (3) solution diagnostics, (4) multiple wavelength holography, (5) single wavelength or color Schlieren with video recording. Availability of such a chamber will allow for much greater access to microgravity than is provided by presently available crystal growth research cells.

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James D. Trolinger, Ravindra B. Lal, Chandra S. Vikram, and William K. Witherow "Compact spaceflight solution crystal-growth system", Proc. SPIE 1557, Crystal Growth in Space and Related Optical Diagnostics, (1 December 1991); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.49604

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