System and method for detecting laser irradiated embedded material in a structure
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1. A system for detecting laser-irradiated embedded material in a structure, the system comprising:
- an optical system receiving light emitted from an interaction region of the structure in response to irradiation of the interaction region with laser light that heats material in the interaction region;
a spectral analyzer responsive to at least a portion of the received light by generating a detection signal indicative of the embedded material within the interaction region; and
a controller configured to adjust the laser light irradiating the interaction region in response to the detection signal.
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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 means for receiving light emitted from the interaction region. The detection system further includes means for separating the received light into a spectrum of wavelengths. The detection system further includes means for analyzing at least a portion of the spectrum for indications of embedded material within the interaction region.
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1. A system for detecting laser-irradiated embedded material in a structure, the system comprising:
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an optical system receiving light emitted from an interaction region of the structure in response to irradiation of the interaction region with laser light that heats material in the interaction region; a spectral analyzer responsive to at least a portion of the received light by generating a detection signal indicative of the embedded material within the interaction region; and a controller configured to adjust the laser light irradiating the interaction region in response to the detection signal. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8)
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9. 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 receiving light emitted from the interaction region in response to heating of material in the interaction region by laser irradiation; means for separating the received light into a spectrum of wavelengths; means for analyzing at least a portion of the spectrum for indications of embedded material within the interaction region; and means for adjusting the laser light irradiating the interaction region in response to a signal from said analyzing means. - View Dependent Claims (10, 11, 12, 13)
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14. A method of detecting rebar in an interaction region of a structure with rebar embedded therein, the interaction region irradiated by laser light, the method comprising:
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receiving light emitted from the interaction region in response to laser heating of material in the interaction region; separating the light into a spectrum of wavelengths; analyzing at least a portion of the spectrum for indications of rebar within the interaction region; and adjusting the laser light irradiating the interaction region in response to the irradiation. - View Dependent Claims (15, 16, 17)
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