Measurement of dilation pulses using a pulse-dilation framing camera

A pulse-dilation framing camera (PFC) and its working principle are introduced. The influence of the dilation pulse on the exposure time is discussed. The measurement of the dilation pulse using the PFC are theoretically analyzed and experimentally verified. The waveform and the entire time history of the potential of the dilation pulse are simulated by the known dilation factors of the PFC in theory, with the potential deviation at the end of the dilation time of pulse being approximately 3.2%. In the experiment, the exposure time and dilation factors of the PFC are measured by using an array of fiber bundles and in taking many measurements, the waveform and the entire time history of the potential of dilation pulse are achieved by the dilation factors, with the potential deviation at the end of the dilation time of pulse being approximately 6.3%. The research results show that the experimental measurement is consistent with theoretical analysis, although there are some deviations, and it is feasible to measure the waveform and the entire time history of the potential of dilation pulse using the PFC. Moreover, the research may provide an idea for new applications of the framing camera.