Analytical Tools For
Particle Image Velocimetry

Particle image velocimetry (PIV) is as technique for characterizing flows in the study of fluid dynamics. The technique has found wide acceptance because it allows researchers to accurately characterize flows in two dimensions, where previous techniques allowed only single-point characterization, or inaccurate spatial resolution. As the application of this science has evolved, so too has the sophistication of PIV laser instruments developed by New Wave Research. Systems, like Pegasus and Solo, are designed to be compact, easy-to-operate and convenient to move from one experiment to another. These systems, which offer a variety of laser light sources, are found in fluid dynamics laboratories of major universities and R&D centers worldwide. PIV Product Selector

	Pegasus-PIV A High-Speed Laser for Time-Resolved PIV Pegasus PIV is an innovative design that incorporates our patented dual-cavity laser head. Pegasus features 10 mJ of 527 nm light output at 2,000 Hz. It is ideally suited for time-resolved PIV applications—especially when used in conjunction with high speed CCD cameras, or even the new higher speed CMOS cameras.
	Solo-PIV Nd:YAG Laser Systems Solo PIV products are compact, dual laser-head systems. These systems combine controllers and power supplies into a single unit to provide the smallest possible size and maximum set up flexibility. Solo-PIV lasers offer the largest range of energy and repetition rates, providing a superb price/performance value.
	Solo XT Nd:YAG Laser Systems Solo XT lasers are compact, rugged, dual-head laser systems. These systems provide the highest possible energy levels, 120—200 mJ, for the largest interrogation areas. They are well suited for most liquid and many air-based PIV experiments. Solo XT lasers also support fluorescence PIV applications, at 266 nm.

Applications		Model	E @ 532nm	E @ 266nm	Rate
Micro and Water Flow PIV		Solo I PIV 15	15 mJ	NA	15 Hz x 2
		Solo II PIV 15	30 mJ	NA	15 Hz x 2
		Solo II PIV 30	30 mJ	NA	30 Hz x 2
		Solo III PIV 15	50 mJ	NA	15 Hz x 2
		Solo IV PIV	50 mJ	NA	50 Hz x 2
Water and Air Flow PIV		Solo PIV 120XT	120 mJ	20 mJ	15 Hz x 2
Air Flow PIV		Solo 200XT	200 mJ	30 mJ	15 Hz x 2
High-Speed Air and Water Flow PIV		Pegasus-PIV	10 mJ	NA	1Hz -10 KHz x 2

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