Combustion Physics

Available positions as Post Doc

Currently we have 1-2 open positions as Post Doc in laser diagnostics. For more information see here. 

Master project in laser-induced phosphorescence for surface thermometry

The aim of this project is to investigate how phosphorescent decays (ranging from a few milliseconds down to the nano- second regime) can be recorded in a reproducible manner under different temperature conditions. Depending on the timeframe of this project, taking part in applied measurements for surface temperatures in an optical engine might be possible as well as contributing to a scientific paper. If you are interested contact Christoph Knappe. For more information on the project see here.

Masters project

We can now offer the possibility to do your Masters thesis in collaboration both with industry and other research departments. The idea is to detect reflections from fire, exhausts and/or particles using microwave techniques. To fulfill the requirements for this work at least one of the students should have a background from combustion physics or fire engineering and at least one from electro technology. More details are given here (Swedish only!).

Masters project in chemical kinetics of formaldehyde in biofuel combustion

Within this project we will make an effort to review the combustion chemistry of formaldehyde by identifying the need for new experiments, perform the experiments and improve the kinetic model. The project will require both experimental work and modeling. For more information see the full project plan. If you are interested contact Elna Heimdal Nilsson.

Master project in developing a SLM OPO laser in the mid-IR

The aim of this work is to develop a narrow-band infrared laser with an injection seeded OPO (optical parametric oscillator) technique. For more information see the full project plan. If you are interested contact Zhongshan Li.

Master project in UV-LED gas sensing

Recently, Light Emitting Diodes in the deep ultraviolet spectral range (UV-LED) became commercially available. The aim of this work is to develop optical gas sensors for combustion important molecular species with this newly available UV light sources. For more information see the full project plan. If you are interested contact Zhongshan Li.

Available Master's thesis project

At the division intensified CCD cameras are used both for imaging and spectroscopy. Often, however, the characteristics of these systems are poorly known. The aim of this work is to develop routines to characterise these cameras in terms of spectral sensitivity, white balance, time-resolution etc. For more information see here.

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