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Author(s): Jean-Christophe Batsale, Jean-Luc Battaglia, Olivier Fudym

Keywords: analytical solution, asymptotic, green's functions, impulse, probe, semi-infinite media, temperature, thermal conductivity, thermal effusivity, thermal properties measurements, transient plane source (tps)

Abstract: This article briefly explains the transient plane source technique. This method is used to simultaneously measure thermal conductivity and thermal diffusivity of solids. A Kapton insulated nickel sensor emits electrical currents into a sample that is sandwiched around the heat source which measures thermal properties.

Reference: Review of Scientific Instruments, 76 (2005)

DOI: 10.1063/1.1877012