US4411521A
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Optoelectric detection device especially for laser radiation
Assignee: Thales SA
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Filing: 1980-06-03
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Granted: 1983-10-25
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Expires: 2000-06-03
Abstract
Abstract A device for radiation detection over a broad field, especially for laser radiation detection. The device comprises a photodetector associated with an optical receiver formed by two diaphragms which delimit the field, and an optical diffusing element. In a preferred embodiment, a diffusing paint is deposited on a flat surface of a mechanical part, and a mirror for reflecting the diffused radiation makes it possible to mount at the rear end of the device either the photodetector or an optical fiber terminal to which the photodetector is remotely coupled.
Inventors
- 👤 Francis Jourdan
- 👤 Patrice Marquet
- 👤 Francois Ternant
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 09:15
CPC Classifications
G; G01; G01J; G01J1/00; G01J1/02; G01J1/04; G01J1/0407; G01J1/0414; G01J1/0437; G01J1/0451; G01J1/0474; G01S; G01S3/00; G01S3/78; G01S3/782; G01S3/783; G01S7/00; G01S7/48; G01S7/483; G01S7/495
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
175 words
An optoelectric incident radiation detection device applicable in particular to detecting a beam of incident laser radiation comprising: optical means for receiving the incident radiation from the observed field which observed field is centered on the optical axis of said optical means; and photodetection means comprising at last one photodetector element having a receiving surface for detecting the radiation transmitted via said optical means for receiving to said receiving surface; said optical means for receiving being formed by a set of two diaphragms for delimiting said field of observation and by means for diffusing the radiation passed by said two diaphragms and incident on said means for diffusing so that a fraction of the light energy transported by any beam of radiation incident on said means for diffusing is directed to the receiving surface of said photodetection means, said means for diffusing being constituted by a diffusing paint applied on a surface of mechanical part, the diaphragms and the receiving surface of the photodetection means being located on the same side of the diffusing means.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
175 words
An optoelectric incident radiation detection device applicable in particular to detecting a beam of incident laser radiation comprising: optical means for receiving the incident radiation from the observed field which observed field is centered on the optical axis of said optical means; and photodetection means comprising at last one photodetector element having a receiving surface for detecting the radiation transmitted via said optical means for receiving to said receiving surface; said optical means for receiving being formed by a set of two diaphragms for delimiting said field of observation and by means for diffusing the radiation passed by said two diaphragms and incident on said means for diffusing so that a fraction of the light energy transported by any beam of radiation incident on said means for diffusing is directed to the receiving surface of said photodetection means, said means for diffusing being constituted by a diffusing paint applied on a surface of mechanical part, the diaphragms and the receiving surface of the photodetection means being located on the same side of the diffusing means.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
22 words
A device according to claim 1, wherein the means for diffusing has a flat shape and is centered on the optical axis.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
43 words
A device according to claim 2, wherein the optical means for receiving further comprises a reflecting mirror for reflecting the radiation, diffused by the paint, in the direction of the receiving surface, and wherein said receiving surface is located opposite to said mirror.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
43 words
A device according to claim 3, wherein said reflecting mirror is centered on the optical axis and disposed on a flat face of a protective window of transparent material, said protective window including optical filtering means for selectively passing particular wavelengths of radiation.
Claim 6
Independent Claim
57 words
A device according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein said photodetection means are remotely located from said means for diffusing by interposition of an optical-fiber conductor which has a first end surface for the reception of light radiation diffused by said means for diffusing and a second end surface coupled to said receiving surface.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
20 words
A device according to claim 5, wherein said first end surface is positioned off-center with respect to said optical axis.
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