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QUARTET Laser Ultrasonic receiver

QUARTET

By adding a scanner, QUARTET allows a full


field analysis of ultrasonic signals by providing a
3D mapping of the surface with a 1 ns time
resolution. Turn-key systems (QUARTET +
SCANNER + OSCILLOSCOPE + COMPUTER +
SOFTWARE) are available.

Industrial Laser Ultrasonic Receiver

QUARTET
ACCESSORIES
Adding a 2 light collection to
the fiber head provides extra
sensitivity to the flexibility
provided by the fiber head.

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
NESD (Noise Equivalent Surface
Displacement)

1. 10-5 nm/Hz1/2

Detection Bandwidth Upper limit

Up to 50 MHz

Detection Bandwidth Lower limit

100 kHz or 1 MHz

Fiber

Multimode - 50 micron diameter


Length to be specified when ordering

Spot diameter on sample

60 micron to 500 micron (f=50mm to 500 mm)

Optical stand-off

From 50 mm to 500 mm

Diameter of collecting aperture

1" (25mm) to 2" (50mm)

Depth of focus

from 0.3 mm to 50 mm

Analog OUTPUTS

AC signal (Full bandwidth)


Calibration Level

Suitable laser power

500mW, 1W or 1.5 W (internal) - Up to 15 W external

Electrical requirement

110/220 V, 50/60 Hz

Dimensions / Weight

381mm x 381mm x 152mm - 15 kg

OPTIONS

2D scanning set-up including PC, software,


digitalization card and X-Y translations

Due to Bossa Nova Technologies continuous product improvement policy, specifications are subject to
change without notice.2010 Bossa Nova Technologies, LLC. All rights reserved

Bossa Nova Technologies


11922 Jefferson Blvd
CULVER CITY - CA 90230
USA

Tel: (310) 577-8113


Fax: (310) 943-3280
info@bossanovatech.com
www.bossanovatech.com

PERFORMS
High sensitivity displacement measurements on any surface, any
material and any condition (moving/high temperature sample)
Ultrasonic measurements up to 20 MHz bandwidth

ENABLES
High frequency, sub-nanometer vibrometry
Non-destructive testing in industrial environment
Non-contact ultrasonic inspection
Piezo-transducer characterization

QUARTET Laser Ultrasonic receiver


T EC H N I C A L

QUARTET combines the advantages of homodyne interferometry and multidetector ability.


The beam reflected by the sample rough surface has many speckle. The multi-speckled beam
(signal beam) is combined with the reference beam (Local oscillator) using a beam combiner.
Each detector collects few speckle and delivers an homodyne signal.

Signal
beam

Sample

QUARTET is the ideal receiver for Laser Ultrasonic inspection in


factory conditions. It provides high sensitivity on moving or static
objects and can be used with low power laser.

Non-contact measurement

COMPACT AND
COST-EFFECTIVE
Industrial Solution

Sensitive on any surface/material type

B A C KG R O U N D

Multi-detector

Probe
beam

Speckle processing

Bossa Nova Technologies introduces its Laser receiver QUARTET for non-destructive testing
applications in factory conditions. Based on multi-channel random quadrature detection
technology, QUARTET is designed for remote detection of sub-nanometer displacements. No
path stabilization is required. The stability of the interferometer is based on the multi-channel,
parallel demodulation that is done electronically.
Associated with a compact and light fiber head to deliver the probe beam on the sample and collect
the backscattered light, QUARTET is the perfect ultrasonic receiver for fast and reliable scan.

Reference
beam

Signal
out

Optical path
difference

Each homodyne signal is processed in parallel using a patented signal processing


architecture, based on "random quadrature" demodulation scheme (taking advantage of the
random phase distribution inherent to speckle light). The detectors produce a time-varying
analog voltage that is proportional to the rectified instantaneous surface displacement at
ultrasonic frequencies.

Insensitive to external vibrations


Compact & robust design

Thanks to QUARTET, Laser Ultrasonic inspection systems will


provide satisfaction in performance, reliability and cost to
manufacturers in the steel, paper, glass, automotive and aerospace
industries.

Q U A R T E T

F E A T U R E S

Simple Design No optical path control, stabilization or compensation.


Fiber system Small and compact fiber head dedicated for fast and reliable scan.
High sensitivity & low laser power More detectors collect more light, sensitivity
increases, required laser power decreases.

INSPECTION OF CARBON FIBER COMPOSITE

Any surface/material Light collection efficiency combined with a speckle processing


technique allows the inspection of any kind of surface (rough, porous, rusted or mirror-like)
or material (composite, steel or paper).

B-scan
Defects observed with

QUARTET

Robust, Stable & Compact Not subject to stability issues common to long cavity and
path-stabilized interferometers because it does not require control of the optical path
length. Does not use high accuracy optical components or positioning, which makes it
exceptionally rugged.

Echo 1

SCAN

Echo 2

CARBON FIBER
COMPOSITE
2 different thicknesses
Internal defect (square)
External defect (round)

Echo 3

Time signal

Coupled with a 2D scanner, QUARTET maps composite


thickness variations as well as internal and external
defects as shown on the following B-scan and C-scan.

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Thickness 1

Low-cost Simple design and low laser power decreases the cost of the receiver, the cost
of the inspection system and the overall maintenance cost.

External defect

CW/Pulsed operation The output beam can be intensity-modulated in order to reduce


the average optical power when a fragile sample is measured, without degrading the
performance of the receiver.

Thickness 2

C-scan

2D scanning 2D scanning is very easy with QUARTET. Thanks to the multi-speckle


interferometry, no more signal fading due to the collection of a dark speckle.

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