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Examining a diamond

US6331708A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJan 19, 2001
Grant dateDec 18, 2001
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Expiry dateJan 19, 2021

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG01N21/87
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

In order to test whether a diamond has had a layer a synthetic diamond deposited thereon, the diamond is radiated with ultraviolet radiation so as to form a pattern of beams of refracted and reflected radiation, the pattern of refracted and reflected radiation being observed on a screen behind the diamond.

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