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Characterization of an optical-fiber reflectometer for in situ measurement applications
Abstract:
We present studies of apparatus based on optical-fiber probes for measuring the reflectivity of opaque materials. The probes are designed for in situ applications at high temperatures and in situations for which access is difficult. First, we present a method in which the hemispherical reflectivity and the angular distribution of the reflected flux are obtained from bidirectional measurements. Second, we describe a method to measure the reflectivity in only the normal direction; this method is available only for diffuse materials. Both methods of use of the device were validated through the use of commercial diffuse standards and specific materials with particular surface microstructures.
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