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Double liquid-core cylindrical lens utilized to measure liquid diffusion coefficient.

Weidong Meng, Yan Xia, Fangxi Song

    Optics Express
    |April 7, 2017
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    A novel aplanatic double liquid-core cylindrical lens (DLCL) precisely measures binary liquid diffusion coefficients (D). This innovative optical tool offers accurate and rapid measurements for scientific applications.

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    Area of Science:

    • Optics and Photonics
    • Physical Chemistry
    • Materials Science

    Background:

    • Accurate measurement of binary liquid diffusion coefficients (D) is crucial for understanding mass transport phenomena.
    • Traditional methods for measuring D can be complex and time-consuming.
    • Development of novel optical instruments is needed for efficient diffusion coefficient determination.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To design and fabricate an aplanatic double liquid-core cylindrical lens (DLCL) for measuring binary liquid diffusion coefficients.
    • To utilize the DLCL as both a diffusion cell and an imaging element for spatially resolved refractive index measurements.
    • To employ the DLCL for precise and rapid determination of diffusion coefficients in liquid solutions.

    Main Methods:

    • Fabrication of an aplanatic double liquid-core cylindrical lens (DLCL).

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  • Utilizing the DLCL for spatially resolved refractive index measurements within the diffusion cell.
  • Applying two distinct methods (drift rate analysis and instantaneous image analysis) with the DLCL to measure diffusion coefficients.
  • Preparing and filling specific refractive index liquids into the DLCL core components.

    • Main Results:

    • The designed DLCL successfully functions as both a diffusion cell and an imaging element.
    • Two methods employing the DLCL yielded diffusion coefficient values for 0.33mol/L KCl solution at 298.15K: 1.8508 × 10-5 cm2/s and 1.8619 × 10-5 cm2/s.
    • The measured diffusion coefficients are in excellent agreement with established literature values.
    • The DLCL allows for both precise and rapid measurements of liquid diffusion coefficients.

    Conclusions:

    • The aplanatic double liquid-core cylindrical lens (DLCL) is an effective tool for measuring binary liquid diffusion coefficients.
    • The DLCL's design enables simultaneous diffusion and imaging, enhancing measurement efficiency.
    • This optical approach provides accurate and reliable diffusion coefficient data, validating its performance.