Method and apparatus for detecting embedded rebar within an interaction region of a structure irradiated with laser light
First Claim
1. A detection system for use during irradiation of an interaction region of a structure with laser light, the structure comprising embedded material, the detection system comprising:
- a focusing lens positioned to receive light emitted from the interaction region;
an optical fiber optically coupled to the focusing lens to receive light from the focusing lens; and
a spectrometer optically coupled to the optical fiber to receive light from the optical fiber, the spectrometer adapted for analysis of the light for indications of the embedded material within the interaction region.
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Abstract
A detection system is used during irradiation of an interaction region of a structure with laser light. The structure includes embedded material. The detection system includes a focusing lens positioned to receive light emitted from the interaction region. The detection system further includes an optical fiber optically coupled to the focusing lens to receive light from the focusing lens. The detection system further includes a spectrometer optically coupled to the optical fiber to receive light from the optical fiber. The spectrometer is adapted for analysis of the light for indications of the embedded material within the interaction region.
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12 Claims
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1. A detection system for use during irradiation of an interaction region of a structure with laser light, the structure comprising embedded material, the detection system comprising:
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a focusing lens positioned to receive light emitted from the interaction region;
an optical fiber optically coupled to the focusing lens to receive light from the focusing lens; and
a spectrometer optically coupled to the optical fiber to receive light from the optical fiber, the spectrometer adapted for analysis of the light for indications of the embedded material within the interaction region. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10)
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11. A detection system for use during irradiation of an interaction region of a structure with laser light, the structure comprising embedded material, the detection system comprising:
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means for focusing light emitted from the interaction region;
means for separating the focussed light into a spectrum of wavelengths; and
means for analyzing at least a portion of the spectrum for indications of embedded material within the interaction region.
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12. A method of detecting rebar within a laser-irradiated interaction region of a structure comprising embedded material, the method comprising:
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focussing light from the interaction region;
separating the light into a spectrum of wavelengths; and
analyzing at least a portion of the spectrum for indications of embedded material within the interaction region.
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