Optical riblet sensor: beam parameter requirements for the probing laser source

Autor: Tschentscher, J., Hochheim, S., Brüning, H., Brune, K., Voit, K.-M., Imlau, M.
Přispěvatelé: Publica
Jazyk: angličtina
Rok vydání: 2016
Zdroj: Sensors
Popis: Beam parameters of a probing laser source in an optical riblet sensor are studied by considering the high demands on a sensors' precision and reliability for the determination of deviations of the geometrical shape of a riblet. Mandatory requirements, such as minimum intensity and light polarization, are obtained by means of detailed inspection of the optical response of the riblet using ray and wave optics; the impact of wavelength is studied. Novel measures for analyzing the riblet shape without the necessity of a measurement with a reference sample are derived; reference values for an ideal riblet structure obtained with the optical riblet sensor are given. The application of a low-cost, frequency-doubled Nd:YVO4 laser pointer sufficient to serve as a reliable laser source in an appropriate optical riblet sensor is discussed.
Databáze: OpenAIRE