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Direct Imaging of Anisotropic Material Properties using Photorefractive Laser Ultrasound

Conference ·
OSTI ID:8969

Anisotropic properties of materials can be determined by measuring the propagation of elastic waves in different directions. A laser imaging approach is presented that utilizes the adaptive property of photorefractive materials to produce a real-time measurement of the antisymmetric Lamb or flexural traveling wave mode displacement and phase. Continuous excitation is employed and the data is recorded and displayed in all directions simultaneously at video camera frame rates. Fourier transform of the data produces an image of the wave slowness in all planar directions. The results demonstrate imaging of microstructural isotropy and anisotropy and stress induced ansiotropy in plates.

Research Organization:
Idaho National Engineering and Environmental Laboratory, Idaho Falls, ID
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE Office of Energy Research (ER)
DOE Contract Number:
AC07-94ID13223
OSTI ID:
8969
Report Number(s):
INEEL/CON-98-01179; ON: DE00008969
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English