US 11,988,557 B2
Electric field detection method and system
Kimberly Alicia Strange Fessler, Aiken, SC (US); and Steven Michael Serkiz, Aiken, SC (US)
Assigned to Battelle Savannah River Alliance, LLC, Aiken, SC (US)
Filed by BATTELLE SAVANNAH RIVER ALLIANCE, LLC, Aiken, SC (US)
Filed on Dec. 8, 2021, as Appl. No. 17/545,106.
Prior Publication US 2023/0175891 A1, Jun. 8, 2023
Int. Cl. G01J 3/44 (2006.01); G01J 3/02 (2006.01); G01J 3/10 (2006.01); G01N 21/65 (2006.01)
CPC G01J 3/44 (2013.01) [G01J 3/10 (2013.01); G01N 21/65 (2013.01); G01J 3/0218 (2013.01)] 19 Claims
OG exemplary drawing
 
1. A method for identifying an electric field, comprising:
locating a gaseous sample in an area, the gaseous sample comprising a component that exhibits a response to a dielectrophoretic force;
transmitting an input signal through the gaseous sample, the input signal including an electromagnetic wave having a wavelength from about 10 picometers to about 100 micrometers; and
analyzing a response signal that is generated upon interaction of the electromagnetic wave with the component, the analysis providing information regarding the presence of dielectrophoretic forces acting on the component, and thereby identifying a static electric field in the area.