Protection of laser bond inspection optical components
US10048494B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 25, 2014 |
| Grant date | Aug 14, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 12, 2035 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG02B1/18
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Methods, systems, and apparatuses are disclosed for the protection of optical components used during laser bond inspection. In one embodiment, an optic surface wetting enhancement is provided on a protective optic to assist in forming a substantially flat film of transparent liquid from transparent liquid applied to a surface of a protective optic. A flat film of transparent liquid on a surface of a protective optic may be used to retain debris and effluent backscatter produced during a laser bond inspection process.
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