Laser Generation of Ultrasound.

Abstract

An experimental and analytical study has been conducted into the use of carbon dioxide TEA lasers to generate ultrasonic waves. When the laser is fired at a plastic target, waves with a peak-to-peak pressure of 10 bars are generated. Teflon and Mylar were the most effective. There was no damage to the plastic, even after several hundred shots. This was not the case for glass or aluminum with a much smaller absorption depth and lower conversion efficiency. The sound wave could be directed by using an off axis zone plate. This generated a 10 MHz tone burst, 45 degree off axis with a duration of 4 microseconds. A theoretical analysis of the phenomena is given which accounts for the waveforms and peak pressures measured.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Feb 01, 1983
Accession Number
ADA325846

Entities

People

  • Jeffrey A. Doughty
  • Michael J. Rudd

Organizations

  • BBN Technologies

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Energy and Power Technologies
  • Sensors
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Acoustic Frequencies
  • Acoustic Propagation
  • Acoustic Waves
  • Acoustics
  • Carbon Dioxide
  • Doppler Effect
  • Elastic Waves
  • Laser Beams
  • Lasers
  • Measurement
  • Metals
  • Plastics
  • Shock Waves
  • Sound Waves
  • Tea Lasers
  • Ultrasounds
  • Waveforms

Fields of Study

  • Physics

Readers

  • Atmospheric Science / Meteorology, specifically Wind Wave Turbulence.
  • Optical Physics and Photonics.
  • Structural Health Monitoring of Composite Structures.

Technology Areas

  • Directed Energy