Introduction to the Flash Method: A Fast and Accurate Method for Characterizing the Heat Diffusion in Materials

The Flash Method is one of the most established techniques for determining thermal diffusivity, specific heat capacity and thermal conductivity. It is fast, accurate and non-contact technique, making it highly valuable for material development, quality control and application-driven testing.

In this session, Alberto Gomez explains the basic principles of the LFA method and shows what makes it so powerful for a wide range of materials. Practical examples will help participants understand how LFA measurements work and what is needed for reliable results.

You will learn:

• The principles of the LFA method
• How thermal diffusivity, specific heat capacity, and thermal conductivity are determined
• What influences accurate LFA measurements
• How is applied in real practical examples