Understanding the relationship between the structure and properties of materials is fundamental in materials science. Transient grating spectroscopy (TGS) is an advanced ultrafast laser-based technique that generates thermal gratings and surface acoustic waves (SAWs) on the surface of a sample, enabling direct measurement of thermal, elastic, and dynamic properties. This review begins with an introduction to its optical setup and sample requirements, followed by detailing the fundamental principles and signal processing methodologies of TGS. The review then explores the practical applications of TGS through thermal grating and SAWs, highlighting its multifunctional capabilities with advanced configurations. Finally, the review addresses the current limitations of TGS and presents an outlook on its potential, emphasizing its promising role in advancing the study of thermal energy materials.
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March 19 2025
Characterizing thermal energy materials using transient grating spectroscopy: A comprehensive review of principles, techniques, and applications
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Thermal Physics in Laser Applications
Xinran Zhang
;
Xinran Zhang
(Writing – original draft)
1
CAS Key Laboratory of Mechanical Behavior and Design of Materials, Department of Thermal Science and Energy Engineering, University of Science and Technology of China
, Hefei, Anhui 230027, China
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Jinghang Dai
;
Jinghang Dai
a)
(Writing – review & editing)
2
Sibley School of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, Cornell University
, Ithaca, New York 14853a)Authors to whom correspondence should be addressed; electronic mail: [email protected]; [email protected]; and [email protected]
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Chen Li
;
Chen Li
a)
(Writing – review & editing)
2
Sibley School of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, Cornell University
, Ithaca, New York 14853a)Authors to whom correspondence should be addressed; electronic mail: [email protected]; [email protected]; and [email protected]
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Hao Ma
Hao Ma
a)
(Funding acquisition, Supervision, Writing – review & editing)
1
CAS Key Laboratory of Mechanical Behavior and Design of Materials, Department of Thermal Science and Energy Engineering, University of Science and Technology of China
, Hefei, Anhui 230027, China
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Xinran Zhang
1
Jinghang Dai
2,a)
Chen Li
2,a)
Hao Ma
1,a)
1
CAS Key Laboratory of Mechanical Behavior and Design of Materials, Department of Thermal Science and Energy Engineering, University of Science and Technology of China
, Hefei, Anhui 230027, China
2
Sibley School of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, Cornell University
, Ithaca, New York 14853
a)Authors to whom correspondence should be addressed; electronic mail: [email protected]; [email protected]; and [email protected]
J. Laser Appl. 37, 021202 (2025)
Article history
Received:
December 30 2024
Accepted:
February 25 2025
Citation
Xinran Zhang, Jinghang Dai, Chen Li, Hao Ma; Characterizing thermal energy materials using transient grating spectroscopy: A comprehensive review of principles, techniques, and applications. J. Laser Appl. 1 May 2025; 37 (2): 021202. https://doi.org/10.2351/7.0001748
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