Optical stress generator and detector

Details Optical stress generator and detector Optical stress generator and detector

1996-08-06

1998-05-05

Nelms, David C.

Optics: measuring and testing

By configuration comparison

With photosensitive film or plate

364563, 364578, G01B 1102

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057483183

ABSTRACT:
Disclosed is a system for the characterization of thin films and interfaces between thin films through measurements of their mechanical and thermal properties. In the system light is absorbed in a thin film or in a structure made up of several thin films, and the change in optical transmission or reflection is measured and analyzed. The change in reflection or transmission is used to give information about the ultrasonic waves that are produced in the structure. The information that is obtained from the use of the measurement methods and apparatus of this invention can include: (a) a determination of the thickness of thin films with a speed and accuracy that is improved compared to earlier methods; (b) a determination of the thermal, elastic, and optical properties of thin films; (c) a determination of the stress in thin films; and (d) a characterization of the properties of interfaces, including the presence of roughness and defects.

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