Multi-function diamond film fiber optic probe and measuring system employing same

Patent · Tue Nov 24 00:00:00 EST 1998

OSTI ID:321225

Young, J P

A fused fiber optic probe having a protective cover, a fiber optic probe system, and embodiments thereof for conducting electromagnetic spectral measurements are disclosed. The fused fiber optic probe comprises a probe tip having a specific geometrical configuration, an exciting optical fiber and at least one collection optical fiber fused within a housing, preferably silica, with a protective cover disposed over at least a portion of the probe tip. The specific geometrical configurations in which the probe tip can be shaped include a slanted probe tip with an angle greater than 0{degree}, an inverted cone-shaped probe tip, and a lens head. 9 figs.

• Research Organization: Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL), Oak Ridge, TN (United States)
• Sponsoring Organization: USDOE, Washington, DC (United States)
• DOE Contract Number: AC05-84OR21400
• Assignee: Lockheed Martin Energy Systems, Inc., Oak Ridge, TN (United States)
• Patent Number(s): US 5,841,545/A/
• Application Number: PAN: 8-529,128
• OSTI ID: 321225
• Resource Relation: Other Information: PBD: 24 Nov 1998
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

Related Subjects

44 INSTRUMENTATION
INCLUDING NUCLEAR AND PARTICLE DETECTORS
OPTICAL FIBERS
DESIGN
SPECTROMETERS
DIAMONDS
PROTECTIVE COATINGS
ELECTROMAGNETIC RADIATION