Abstract
This paper explores some effects that occur when using laser ultrasound to scan defective samples. Surface defects can often propagate at an angle to the surface; however, for calibration, slots machined normal to the surface of the sample are typically used. Several interesting angle-dependent effects are observed when Rayleigh waves interact with angled surface defects, and are explored here using measurements and models for a scanning laser detector (SLD) or scanning laser line source (SLLS) scanned across the defect. Reflection and transmission coefficients are calculated for different crack angles and lengths. Additionally, interesting angle-dependent effects are observed in the Rayleigh wave amplitude and frequency enhancements in the near field when using SLD or SLLS.
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