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Dual beam translator for use in laser doppler anemometry

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OSTI ID:6865005
A method is described for attaining substantial spacial coincidence of the intersection volumes of two pairs of intersecting light beams in a fluid flow conduit in a Doppler anemometry device. The method comprises focusing the two pairs of light beams with a beam focusing means and selectively translating the beam paths of at least one of the pairs of beams. The paths are translated in a direction parallel to the original beam paths by a pair of rotatable transparent optical means provided in the beam paths between the beam focusing means and the fluid flow conduit.
Assignee:
Dept. of Energy, Washington, DC
Patent Number(s):
US 4637717
OSTI ID:
6865005
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English