Photothermal techniques applied to thermophysical properties measurements (plenary)

In this article, we present a bird’s eye view of applications of photothermal techniques for evaluation of the thermal properties of different materials. This is followed by the presentation of specific techniques for direct measurements of thermal diffusivity and thermal effusivity and indirect measurements of heat capacity. The presentation finishes by discussing the use of alternative photothermal techniques for the investigation of thermal and transport properties of gases and liquids.