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High voltage field mapping apparatus and method

US4571539A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateDec 4, 1981
Grant dateFeb 18, 1986
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Expiry dateDec 4, 2001

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG01R29/12
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

Apparatus and method for mapping an existing electric field involve exposing a field responsive element to the electric field to produce movement of the element in the path of a light beam, and detecting modulation of the light beam by the element. In a preferred embodiment the light beam is passed to and from the field responsive element by optical waveguides.

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