Subsurface defect detection in ceramics by high-speed high-resolution optical coherent tomography

We use optical coherence tomography with a new configuration to determine the size and location of subsurface defects in solid ceramic and composite ceramic materials. Cross-sectional subsurface regions either parallel or perpendicular to the surface were examined. We present experimental results sh...

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Published in:Optics letters 1997-01, Vol.22 (1), p.61-63
Main Authors: Bashkansky, M, Duncan, M D, Kahn, M, Lewis Iii, D, Reintjes, J
Format: Article
Language:English
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Summary:We use optical coherence tomography with a new configuration to determine the size and location of subsurface defects in solid ceramic and composite ceramic materials. Cross-sectional subsurface regions either parallel or perpendicular to the surface were examined. We present experimental results showing that the size and distribution of small subsurface defects can be determined with depth and lateral resolutions of 10 and 4 microm, respectively.
ISSN:0146-9592
1539-4794
DOI:10.1364/ol.22.000061