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Non-destructive, in-situ evaluation of water presence using thermal contrast and cooled detector

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OSTI ID:1925124

Exemplary systems for detecting water include: a light source positioned to transmit thermal radiation through a sample; a lens assembly positioned to: receive the thermal radiation transmitted through the sample; and focus the transmitted thermal radiation onto a filter positioned between the lens assembly and a detector; and a cooling subsystem for cooling the filter and the detector to a temperature below that of the sample. Methods for detecting presence of water in a sample are also disclosed.

Research Organization:
Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL), Livermore, CA (United States)
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE
DOE Contract Number:
AC52-07NA27344
Assignee:
Lawrence Livermore National Security, LLC (Livermore, CA)
Patent Number(s):
11,448,555
Application Number:
17/103,670
OSTI ID:
1925124
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English