Research

The Guildenbecher Research Group characterizes dynamics in harsh multiphase environments. We perform diagnostics for energetic materials (explosives, propellants, pyrotechnics) including ultra-fast laser diagnostics, laser-induced incandescence, object tracking and triangulation, digital inline holography, and more. We also characterize sprays and liquid atomization.

Explosive Dynamics

Pyrometry of Solid Rocket Propellant

Object Tracing and Digital Inline Holography

Liquid Atomization and Sprays

Content is from Dr. Guildenbecher’s prior research at Sandia National Laboratories (SAND2023-12419O and SAND2023-12419O). Sandia is a multimission laboratory managed and operated by National Technology & Engineering Solutions of Sandia, LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Honeywell International Inc., for the U.S. Department of Energy’s National Nuclear Security Administration under contract DE-NA0003525.