We're using a monochromator infront of the photomultiplier, so attaching the PM itself to the flask wouldn't work out. I love the idea of fitting a lens into the flask as a window (dead PM tube lens is a good idea, but probably need something to fit the flask curvature)... I'll put it past some...
@Astronuc: The UV grade fused silica has a beautiful transmission spectrum. I've asked around quite a bit and maybe something will come of using that. Apparently "exotic glasses" are pretty difficult to find in small quantities, though. Also, we are currently using a photomultiplier, so great...
I don't believe the optical fiber is going to end up working out... would need to fabricate a better mechanism for transmission without messing up the resonances of the system (and without allowing outside materials into the flask, though this is more easily done).
Fabricating the flask out of...
@Vanadium50 I'll look more into it. At first glance it seems like a good candidate, reliant on costs/processability, etc.
@Astronuc Flask is used to contain single-bubble sonoluminescence at about 4*C, solution variable (generally water)
@Baluncore We've considered optical fiber, but the one...
Hello! First post here, so hopefully I'm not doing anything wrong.
I've hit a dead end with an experiment and could use some additional perspective. I'm in need of material for a 100 mL round boiling flask that has good transparency down to about 140 -180 nm. I originally considered Type 214...