Improvements and applications of non-contacting interferometry /

(FTI/GRIN). The effects of the increased gap between the

Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Knab, Tal David, 1967-
Format: Thesis eBook
Language:English
Published: [Place of publication not identified] : [publisher not identified] ; 1994.
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Description
Summary:(FTI/GRIN). The effects of the increased gap between the
addition of the GRIN lens was investigated. The
applied to the existing interferometric system and tested.
between the existing system (FTI) and the modified system
Biconical Taper Couplers which act as beamsplitters for
damage.
detection system, also consisting of two channels. The
detector tip and the test surface made possible by the
development and application of a two channel, fiber optic,
Generation of the ultrasonic signals is usually from a
hardness indentor, the FTI/GRIN was able to detect the
interferometer from a single laser beam input. These
interferometer signals are recorded with a high speed photo-
interferometer system was applied to hot pressed silicon
interferometer. The existing interferometer system consists
measurements of material characteristics with ultrasonic
methods. Both ultrasonic velocity and scatter were used to
microcracks caused by grinding of a ceramic plate. However,
nitride to investigate the potential use of these
obtain the properties of the ceramic material. An
of an Argon laser, single mode fiber, and an array of Fused
often used in the ultrasonic investigation of materials.
optical fiber systems and produce a dual channel
research reported here, a Graded Index (GRIN) lens was
system is well suited to detect the broadband frequencies
The research described in this thesis involves the
The testing consisted of several comparison experiments
thermal pulse created by a Q-switched ND:YAG laser. In the
unsuccessful attempt was made to identify and characterize
when more severe microcracking was introduced with a Knoop
Item Description:"Major subject: Mechanical Engineering".
Vita.
Physical Description:xiv, 179 leaves : illustrations ; 28 cm.
Also available online.
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references.