Single photon imaging and timing array sensor apparatus & method

Abstract
An apparatus and method for generating a 3-D image of an object or target. The apparatus is comprised of a photon source for emitting a photon at a target. Emitted photons are received by a photon receiver when reflected from the target. The photon receiver determines the reflection time and arrival position on receiver, from which an analyzer generates a 3-D image of the object.

Application(s)

quality control of manufactured parts to check tolerances, fit & finish, e.g. in manufacture of autos, aircraft, machined parts
aerial mapping

Advantages
Minimizes the number of data points and analysis time required to image a 3-D object.

IP Status: Available both Exclusively and Non Exclusively

Reference Number: 160

S Number: DOE reference no.(s): 94,750

Patents & Applications:
United States National Patent Number 6583863 Issued on 06/24/2003

Posted: 09-17-2004

Contact
John Russell
Technology Transfer Division
Los Alamos National Laboratory
P.O. Box 1663, MailStop C334
(505) 665-3941
jrussell@lanl.gov

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Single photon imaging and timing array sensor apparatus & method