Defect localization by an extended laser source on a hemisphere

Abstract The primary goal of this study is to localize a defect (cavity) in a curved geometry. Curved topologies exhibit multiple resonances and the presence of hotspots for acoustic waves. Launching acoustic waves along a specific direction e.g. by means of an extended laser source reduces the comp...

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Main Authors: Daniel Veira Canle, Joni Mäkinen, Richard Blomqvist, Maria Gritsevich, Ari Salmi, Edward Hæggström
Format: article
Language:EN
Published: Nature Portfolio 2021
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Online Access:https://doaj.org/article/2f896e47cd3e4ec48d90af7cab4b486c
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Summary:Abstract The primary goal of this study is to localize a defect (cavity) in a curved geometry. Curved topologies exhibit multiple resonances and the presence of hotspots for acoustic waves. Launching acoustic waves along a specific direction e.g. by means of an extended laser source reduces the complexity of the scattering problem. We performed experiments to demonstrate the use of a laser line source and verified the experimental results in FEM simulations. In both cases, we could locate and determine the size of a pit in a steel hemisphere which allowed us to visualize the defect on a 3D model of the sample. Such an approach could benefit patients by enabling contactless inspection of acetabular cups.