Optical apparatus for laser scattering by objects having complex shapes
Apparatus for observing and measuring in realtime surface and subsurface characteristics of objects having complex shapes includes an optical fiber bundle having first and second opposed ends. The first end includes a linear array of fibers, where the ends of adjacent fibers are in contact and are aligned perpendicular to the surface of the object being studied. The second ends of some of the fibers are in the form of a polished ferrule forming a multi-fiber optical waveguide for receiving laser light. The second ends of the remaining fibers are formed into a linear array suitable for direct connection to a detector, such as a linear CMOS-based optical detector. The output data is analyzed using digital signal processing for the detection of anomalies such as cracks, voids, inclusions and other defects.
- Research Organization:
- UChicago Argonne LLC, Chicago, IL (United States)
- Sponsoring Organization:
- USDOE
- DOE Contract Number:
- W-31-109-ENG-38
- Assignee:
- UChicago Argonne LLC (Chicago, IL)
- Patent Number(s):
- 7,136,158
- Application Number:
- 10/865,651
- OSTI ID:
- 1175993
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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