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Limbach Research Group

Texas A&M University College of Engineering

Publications

Below is the most up-to-date list of publications from LDPDL. Last updated on 3/4/2021.

M.E. Hetlage, C. Limbach, “Combined Rayleigh and Raman Airborne Temperature Lidar at 355 nm with a Non-Maxwellian Barium Vapor Filter,” AIAA SciTech 2021 Forum, Virtual (AIAA 2021-1069) https://doi.org/10.2514/6.2021-1069

H.P. Morgan, W.L. Hodges, R.D. Jillapalli, C. Limbach, “Characterization of an Effusive Rubidium Atomic Jet Source by Tunable Diode Laser Absorption Spectroscopy,” AIAA SciTech 2021 Forum, Virtual (AIAA 2021-0048). https://doi.org/10.2514/6.2021-0048

A.U. Kumar, B.S. Leonov, Y. Wu, C. Limbach, “Spatio-temporal studies on laser induced plasma interactions with micro-particles using stereo-imaging,” AIAA SciTech 2021 Forum, Virtual (AIAA 2021-1376). https://doi.org/10.2514/6.2021-1376

Y. Wu, C. Limbach, R.B. Miles, “Spatially and temporally resolved electron temperature and number density measurements in 100-kHz nanosecond pulse burst discharges using Laser Thomson scattering,” AIAA SciTech 2021 Form, Virtual (AIAA 2021-1377). https://doi.org/10.2514/6.2021-1377

H.P. Morgan, D. Morales, W.L. Hodges, R.D. Jillapalli, C. Limbach, “Design and characterization of an atomic rubidium jet source for particle beam space propulsion,” AIAA Propulsion and Energy 2020 Forum, Virtual (AIAA 2020-3836). https://doi.org/10.2514/6.2020-3836

Y. Wu, A. Starikovskiy, B. Leonov, C. Limbach, R. Miles, “Time-resolved Electron Temperature and Electron Density Measurements in Nanosecond Pulse Discharges in O2-Ar and CO2-Ar Mixtures,” AIAA SciTech 2020 Forum, Orlando, FL (AIAA 2020-0438). https://doi.org/10.2514/6.2020-0438

Y. Wu, A. Tropina, R.B. Miles, C.M. Limbach, “Measurements of N2 Refractive Index and Scalar Polarizability in Pulsed Nanosecond Non-equilibrium Discharge by Mach-Zehnder Interferometry and Spontaneous Raman Scattering,” Journal of Physics D: Applied Physics 53 (48), 485203. https://iopscience.iop.org/article/10.1088/1361-6463/abae95

A. Tropina, Y. Wu, C.M. Limbach and R.B. Miles, “Influence of vibrational non-equilibrium on the polarizability and refraction index in air: computational study,” Journal of Physics D: Applied Physics, 53 (10), 105201. https://iopscience.iop.org/article/10.1088/1361-6463/ab5bb2/meta

C.M. Limbach, “Fully resolved lineshape measurement of a seeded and unseeded optical parametric oscillator using a virtually imaged phased array spectrometer,” Opt. Lett. 44, 3821-3824 (2019). https://doi.org/10.1364/OL.44.003821

Kuldinow, D., Hara, K., Morales, D., Limbach, C., “Numerical Simulation of Laser and Particle Coupled Beam Propagation,” 2019 AIAA Propulsion and Energy Forum and Exposition, Indianapolis, IN (AIAA 2019-3803). https://doi.org/10.2514/6.2019-3803

C.M. Limbach, K. Hara, “Performance Analysis of a Combined Laser and Neutral Particle Beam Propulsion Concept Based on Self-Guiding” 2019 AIAA Propulsion and Energy Forum and Exposition, Indianapolis, IN (AIAA 2019-3803). https://doi.org/10.2514/6.2019-3800

M. Hetlage, C.M. Limbach, “Development of an Optically Pumped Barium Atomic Vapor Filter for Filtered Rayleigh Scattering at the Nd:YAG Third Harmonic 354.8 nm”, 2019 AIAA Aviation Forum, Grapevine, TX (AIAA 2019-3382). https://doi.org/10.2514/6.2019-3382

Y. Wu, C.M. Limbach, “Laser-Induced Plasma Formation in Ar, N2, and CH4 at Low Pressure: Energy Deposition and Flow Dynamics,” 2019 AIAA Aviation Forum, Grapevine, TX (AIAA 2019-3251). https://doi.org/10.2514/6.2019-3251

B. Leonov, C.M. Limbach, “Characterization of Laser-Induced Plasma Breakdown in Dense Dust Aerosols,” 2019 AIAA Aviation Forum, Grapevine, TX (AIAA 2019-3247). https://doi.org/10.2514/6.2019-3247

Y. Wu, C.M. Limbach, “Shock Propagation in a High Temperature Gas Discharge Initiated by Ultraviolet Laser-Induced Breakdown,” AIAA SciTech 2019 Forum, San Diego, CA. (AIAA 2019-0194). https://doi.org/10.2514/6.2019-0194

Y. Wu, C.M. Limbach, “Space and time analysis of the N2 vibrational non-equilibrium in the N2 and air nanosecond discharge afterglow,” AIAA SciTech 2019 Forum, San Diego, CA. (AIAA 2019-2066). https://doi.org/10.2514/6.2019-2066

C.M. Limbach, “Development of a Virtually Imaged Phased Array Spectrometer for Diagnostics Applications,” 2018 Aerodynamics Measurement Technology and Ground Testing Conference, AIAA Aviation Forum, Atlanta, GA. (AIAA 2018-3628). https://doi.org/10.2514/6.2018-3628

A.A. Tropina, Y. Wu, C.M. Limbach and R.B. Miles, “Aero-optical effects in non-equilibrium air,” 2018 Plasmadynamics and Lasers Conference, AIAA Aviation Forum, Atlanta, GA. (AIAA 2018-3904) https://doi.org/10.2514/6.2018-3904

Dr. Limbach’s Publications Prior to LDPDL Establishment

C.M. Limbach and R.B. Miles, “Rayleigh Scattering Measurements of Heating and Gas Perturbations Accompanying Femtosecond Laser Tagging,” AIAA Journal. Vol. 55, No. 1 (2017) pp. 112-120 Article in Advance. DOI: 10.2514/1.J054772 

C. Dumitrache, R. VanOsdol, R., C.M. Limbach, and A.P. Yalin. “Control of early flame kernel growth by multi-wavelength laser pulses for enhanced ignition ” Nature Scientific Reports, 7. Article Number 10237. (2017)  https://www.nature.com/articles/s41598-017-10457-0

C. Dumitrache, R. VanOsdol, C.M. Limbach and A.P. Yalin, “Laser Ignition of Propane-Air Mixtures Using a Dual-Pulse Technique,” 54th AIAA Aerospace Sciences Meeting, (AIAA 2017-1976). https://doi.org/10.2514/6.2017-1976

A.J. Friss, C.M. Limbach and A.P. Yalin, “Cavity-Enhanced Rotational Raman Scattering in Gases Using a 20 mW Near-Infrared Fiber Laser,” Optics Letters. 41, 3193-3196 (2016). https://doi.org/10.1364/OL.41.003193

C. Dumitrache, C.M. Limbach and A.P. Yalin, “Threshold Characteristics of Ultraviolet and Near Infrared Nanosecond Laser Induced Plasmas,” Physics of Plasmas, Vol. 23, No. 9 (2016). https://doi.org/10.1063/1.4963248

C.M. Limbach, C. Dumitrache, and A.P. Yalin. “Laser Light Scattering from Equilibrium, High Temperature Gases: Limitations on Rayleigh Scattering Thermometry,” 47th AIAA Plasmadynamics and Lasers Conference, AIAA Aviation, (AIAA 2016-3381). https://doi.org/10.2514/6.2016-3381

C.M. Limbach, R. Robinson, D. Adams, M. Wilbanks A.P. Yalin. “Toward A Microscopic Study of Laser Interactions with Single Levitated Liquid Droplets in an Electrodynamic Balance,” 47th AIAA Plasmadynamics and Lasers Conference, AIAA Aviation, (AIAA 2016-3382). https://doi.org/10.2514/6.2016-3382

J. George, C.M. Limbach, T.P. Jenkins,and R.B. Miles. “Measurement of Dissociation Fraction and Temperature using Laser Rayleigh Scattering Methods,” 32nd AIAA Aerodynamic Measurement Technology and Ground Testing Conference, AIAA Aviation, (AIAA 2016-3114). https://doi.org/10.2514/6.2016-3114

C. Dumitrache, C.M. Limbach and A.P. Yalin. “Laser Thermal Ignition Using a Dual-Pulse Approach,” 54th AIAA Aerospace Sciences Meeting, AIAA SciTech, (AIAA 2016-0460). https://doi.org/10.2514/6.2016-0460

A.J. Friss, C.M. Limbach and A.P. Yalin. “Development of a Cavity Enhanced Thomson and Raman Scattering Diagnostic,” 54th AIAA Aerospace Sciences Meeting, AIAA SciTech, (AIAA 2016-1698). https://doi.org/10.2514/6.2016-1698

A. Starikovskiy, C.M. Limbach, and R.B. Miles. “Trajectory Control of Small Rotating Projectiles by Laser Sparks,” 54th AIAA Aerospace Sciences Meeting, AIAA SciTech, (AIAA 2016-0459). https://doi.org/10.2514/6.2016-0459

R.B. Miles, J.B. Michael, C.M. Limbach, S.D. McGuire, T.L. Chng, M.R. Edwards, N.J. DeLuca, M.N. Shneider and A. Dogariu. “New Diagnostic Methods for Laser Plasma- and Microwave- Enhanced Combustion,” Philosophical transactions. Series A, Mathematical, physical, and engineering sciences, Vol. 373, No. 2048 (2015). https://royalsocietypublishing.org/doi/10.1098/rsta.2014.0338

C.M. Limbach and R.B. Miles. “Characterization of Dissociation and Gas Heating in Femtosecond Laser Plasma with Planar Rayleigh Scattering and Rayleigh Scattering Polarimetry,” 53rd AIAA Aerospace Sciences Meeting, AIAA SciTech, (AIAA 2015-0932). https://doi.org/10.2514/6.2015-0932

M.R. Edwards, C.M. Limbach, R.B. Miles and A. Tropina. “Limitations on High-Spatial Resolution Measurements of Turbulence Using Femtosecond Laser Tagging,” 53rd AIAA Aerospace Sciences Meeting, AIAA SciTech, (AIAA 2015-1219). https://doi.org/10.2514/6.2015-1219

C.M. Limbach and R.B. Miles. “Adjoint Optimization of the Spatial Profile of Steady Energy Deposition for Supersonic Drag Reduction,” 45th AIAA Fluid Dynamics Conference, AIAA Aviation, (AIAA 2015-2466). https://doi.org/10.2514/6.2015-2466

C.M. Limbach, R.B. Miles. “Rayleigh and Thomson scattering diagnostics of laser air sparks: a testbed for tailoring laser plasmas,” 45th Plasmadynamics and Lasers Conference, AIAA Aviation, (AIAA 2014-2538). https://doi.org/10.2514/6.2014-2538

C.M. Limbach, R.B. Miles. “Simultaneous Temperature, Density and Velocity Measurements in Laser-Generated Plasmas by Rayleigh and Filtered Rayleigh Scattering,” 52nd Aerospace Sciences Meeting, AIAA SciTech, (AIAA 2014-0143). https://doi.org/10.2514/6.2014-0143

C.M. Limbach, L. Martinelli and R.B. Miles. “Adjoint Optimization of Sources in Steady, Supersonic Flow: Energy Addition,” AIAA Journal, Vol. 51, No. 10 (2013). https://doi.org/10.2514/1.J052357

C.M. Limbach, R.B. Miles. “Steering in Supersonic Flow via Laser Breakdown: Measurements for a Tethered Cylinder-Cone,” 51st Aerospace Sciences Meeting, (AIAA 2013-0318). https://doi.org/10.2514/6.2013-318

C.M. Limbach, L. Martinelli, R.B. Miles, “Adjoint Optimization of Mass, Momentum and Energy Addition in Steady Supersonic Flow,” 6th AIAA Flow Control Conference, (AIAA 2012-2811). https://doi.org/10.2514/6.2012-2811

R. Miles, P. Howard, C.M. Limbach, S. Zaidi, S. Lucato, B. Cox, D. Marshall, A.M. Espinosa, D. Driemeyer, “A Shape Morphing Ceramic Composite for Variable Geometry Scramjet Inlets,” Journal of the American Ceramic Society, Vol. 94, No. S1 – supplement to Vol. 94, No. 5. Pages S35 – S41. (June 2011). https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1551-2916.2011.04561.x

C.M. Limbach, M.N. Shneider and R.B. Miles. “Hypersonic Vehicle MHD Power Extraction Concept Utilizing Mach Stem Thermal Ionization,” 42nd AIAA Plasmadynamics and Lasers Conference in conjunction with the 18th International Conference on MHD Energy Conversion (ICMHD), (AIAA-2011-3595). https://doi.org/10.2514/6.2011-3595

E. Ulrich, C.M. Limbach, S. Manne, “Imaging Microflows and Nanopore Structures Using Hydrodynamic Force Microscopy,” Applied Physics Letters 93, 243103 (2008).

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