Method and apparatus for detecting embedded material within an interaction region of structure
AssigneeLoma Linda University Medical Center
InventorsPaul E. Denney, Jay R. Eastman, Ta-Chieh Huang
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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.
Claims16
A system for detecting laser-irradiated embedded material in a structure, the optical system comprising:
- an optical system adapted to receive light emitted from an interaction region of the structure during irradiation of the interaction region with laser light;
- and
- an 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.
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:
- means for receiving light emitted from the interaction region;
- means for separating the received 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.
A method of detecting rebar in a laser-irradiated interaction region of a structure with rebar embedded therein, the method comprising:
- receiving 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 rebar within the interaction region.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.