Multi-probe gauge for slab characterization
US10551163B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 15, 2019 |
| Grant date | Feb 4, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 15, 2039 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG01B11/303
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
The present subject matter at-least provides an apparatus for characterization of a slab of a material. The apparatus comprises a plurality of frequency-domain optical-coherence tomography (FD-OCT) probes configured for irradiating the slab of material at at-least one location, and detecting radiation reflected from the slab of material or transmitted there-through. Further, a centralized actuation-mechanism is connected to the plurality of OCT probes for simultaneously actuating one or more elements in each of said OCT probes to at-least cause a synchronized detection of the radiation from the slab of material. A spectral-analysis module is provided for analyzing at least an interference pattern with respect to each of said OCT probes to thereby determine at least one of thickness and topography of the slab of the material.
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