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Method and apparatus for imaging internal structures of transparent and translucent materials

US7079254B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMar 18, 2004
Grant dateJul 18, 2006
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Expiry dateMar 18, 2024

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61B5/7257
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

An apparatus and method for spectral interferometry comprising providing an interferometer comprising a light source and dithering an element to provide a continuous relative phase shift between target and reference arms of the interferometer.

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