System and method for testing a composite structure using a laser ultrasound testing system
US9625423B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 30, 2012 |
| Grant date | Apr 18, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 13, 2035 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG01N2291/0231
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A method and apparatus for testing a composite structure. A pulsed laser beam having a number of properties is generated. Each of the number of properties is within a selected range. The pulsed laser beam generated by the generation laser system is directed towards a composite structure comprised of a number of composite materials. A number of ultrasonic waves are formed in the composite structure when the pulsed laser beam contacts the composite structure without causing any undesired inconsistencies in the composite structure outside of selected tolerances.
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