Greetings from the PolarFlow Optics team! This week has been incredibly productive for us as we dive deeper into our testing phase. We’re excited to share our progress with you as we continue to innovate in the realm of optics.
Our testing journey kicked off with an initial trial of our inner nozzle. To conduct this crucial test, we collaborated with the University of Florida’s Aero Lab, utilizing their air compressor machine. This allowed us to simulate real-world conditions and assess the performance of our inner nozzle design outside of simulations.
In another significant development, we received the elastomer sample from our Sponsor. We have started working on separating the elastomer (transparent material) from PMMA (blue material), depicted below.

Figure 1: Elastomers and PMMA stuck together received from Sponsor.

As we reflect on the accomplishments of this week, we’re energized by the progress made and the challenges overcome. Our focus remains unwavering as we march forward, driven by a shared commitment to excellence and innovation. In the coming days and weeks, we eagerly anticipate further breakthroughs and milestones that will propel us closer to realizing our vision for PolarFlow Optics.