Laser Ultrasound for Nondestructive Testing.

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Abstract:

Noncontact techniques for generating and detecting high frequency ultrasonic waves 1 MHz are being explored using pulsed laser thermoelastic transduction and heterodyne interferometry respectively. In addition holographic projection techniques are being investigated for beam shaping and beam steering of the thermoelastic waves. Possible applications of this technology include performance of ultrasonic nondestructive testing in hostile or inaccessible environments. Author

Author(s):
Scott, William R.
Author Organization(s):
NAVAL AIR DEVELOPMENT CENTER WARMINSTER PA AIRCRAFT AND CREW SYSTEMS TECHNOLOGY DIRECTORATE
Descriptive Note:
Interim rept.,
Pagination:
0019

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DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

Distribution:
Approved For Public Release

RECORD

Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Report Number(s):
NADC-81213-60
 Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_5_Command and Control; JCA_1.2.7_Experimentation; JCA_5.3_Planning
Modernization Areas:
Microelectronics
Communities of Interest:
Energy and Power Technologies
Descriptor(s):
*Pulsed lasers, *Ultrasonic tests, *Nondestructive testing, Holography, Beam steering, Laser beams, Elastic properties, Transducers, Beam forming, Heterodyning, Interferometry, Heat
Field(s)/Group(s):
Lasers and Masers, Test Facilities, Equipment and Methods, Air Breathing Engines (Unconventional)
Report Date:
1982 Mar 12