Optics: measuring and testing – By light interference – For dimensional measurement
Reexamination Certificate
2008-05-15
2011-11-08
Lee, Hwa (Department: 2886)
Optics: measuring and testing
By light interference
For dimensional measurement
Reexamination Certificate
active
08054470
ABSTRACT:
A method of spectroscopic analysis of a material using a laser ultrasound system. The method includes measuring amplitude displacement of a target surface that has been excited with a generation laser. The amplitude displacements relate to the target's optical absorption properties. Amplitude displacements are generated over a range of laser wavelengths to obtain an optical absorption signature useful to identify the target material characteristics.
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Deaton, Jr. John B.
Drake, Jr. Thomas E.
Dubois Marc
Filkins Robert
Lorraine Peter W.
Bracewell & Giuliani LLP
Lee Hwa
Lockheed Martin Corporation
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