Quantitative lock-in thermography imaging of thermal-wave spatial profiles and thermophysical property measurements in solids with inner corner geometries using …

M Wang, A Mandelis, A Melnikov, C Wang - Journal of Applied Physics, 2018 - pubs.aip.org
In this study, we established a theoretical photothermal model and its experimental
validation for an infinitely long solid with an inner corner of arbitrary opening angle, with the …

A flash characterisation method for thin cylindrical multilayered composites based on the combined front and rear faces thermograms

L Duquesne, C Lorrette, C Pradere… - Quantitative InfraRed …, 2016 - Taylor & Francis
The flash method, known as the most used experimental technique to measure the thermal
diffusivity of solids, has been adapted to cylindrical highly diffusive and heterogeneous …

Quantitative photothermal lock-in thermography imaging of curved surfaces of cylindrical solids

Y Liu, T Sun, C Wang, A Mandelis - Journal of Applied Physics, 2020 - pubs.aip.org
We extend the applications of photothermal radiometric diagnostics to continuously curved
cylindrical surface solids using lock-in thermography (LIT) imaging, in which both the …

Thermal-wave fields in solid wedges using the Green function method: Theory and experiment

R Tai, J Zhang, C Wang, A Mandelis - Journal of Applied Physics, 2013 - pubs.aip.org
In this work, we establish a theoretical model for a cylindrical rod of radius R with opening
angle θ illuminated by a modulated incident beam. The model uses the Green function …

Non-destructive thermographic methods for quality evaluation of thin joints

G Dell'Avvocato - 2023 - tesidottorato.depositolegale.it
This work aimed to develop non-destructive control procedures, either automated or semi-
automated, for evaluating the quality of thin welded joints using active thermography …

Laser induced thermal-wave fields in multi-layered spherical solids based on Green function method

J Zhang, G Xie, C Wang, A Mandelis - Journal of Applied Physics, 2012 - pubs.aip.org
In this paper, we establish a Green-function based theoretical model for evaluating solid
multi-layered spherical samples which are illuminated by a frequency modulated incident …

Light diffusion in a radially -layered cylinder

A Liemert, A Kienle - Physical Review E—Statistical, Nonlinear, and Soft …, 2011 - APS
Analytical solutions of the diffusion equation for a radially N-layered cylinder were derived in
the steady-state, frequency, and time domains. Solutions for axially infinite and finite …

Equivalence of Normalized Thermal-Wave Fields Between Curved and Flat Surfaces and Its Application in the Characterization of Curved Samples

C Wang, J Zhang, L Liu, A Mandelis - International Journal of …, 2013 - Springer
Equivalence of the normalized thermal-wave fields between curved and flat surfaces under
certain conditions is investigated based on theoretical models of cylindrical, spherical, and …

Characterization of the Thermal-Wave Field in a Wedge-Shaped Solid Using the Green's Function Method

J Zhang, R Tai, C Wang, A Mandelis - International Journal of …, 2013 - Springer
In this study, a theoretical model is established for a wedge-like solid with an open sector
surrounded by walls of radius R of a cylindrical rod illuminated by a modulated circular …

Modeling of Thermal-Wave Fields in Radially Inhomogeneous Spherical Solids Using the Green Function Method

J Zhang, G Xie, C Wang, A Mandelis - International Journal of …, 2012 - Springer
A theoretical model for evaluating solid multilayered spherical solids heated by a frequency-
modulated light beam using the Green function method is presented. The specific thermal …