Copper vapor laser acoustic thermometry system

Patent · Thu Jan 01 00:00:00 EST 1987

OSTI ID:866382

Galkowski, Joseph J ^[1]

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1. Livermore, CA

A copper vapor laser (CVL) acoustic thermometry system is disclosed. The invention couples an acoustic pulse a predetermined distance into a laser tube by means of a transducer and an alumina rod such that an echo pulse is returned along the alumina rod to the point of entry. The time differential between the point of entry of the acoustic pulse into the laser tube and the exit of the echo pulse is related to the temperature at the predetermined distance within the laser tube. This information is processed and can provide an accurate indication of the average temperature within the laser tube.

• Research Organization: Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL), Livermore, CA (United States)
• DOE Contract Number: W-7405-ENG-48
• Assignee: United States of America as represented by United States (Washington, DC)
• Patent Number(s): US 4697270
• OSTI ID: 866382
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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returned
entry
time
differential
exit
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temperature
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average
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acoustic pulse
acoustic thermometry
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