Downhole uses of pressure-tuned semiconductor light sources

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2007-10-11

2010-10-19

Turner, Samuel A (Department: 2877)

Optics: measuring and testing

By light interference

Having light beams of different frequencies

Reexamination Certificate

active

07817285

ABSTRACT:
An instrument for use in a borehole, the instrument including a pressure tuned light source disposed in a housing adapted for insertion into the borehole.

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