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Ultrasound and Elastic Waves: Frequently Asked Questions

Book information

Publisher
Academic Press
Year
2002
ISBN
0124433456, 9780124433458
Open Library ID
OL7327882M
Language
english
Format
PDF
Filesize
9 MB (9581125 bytes)
Edition
1st
Pages
256\265
Time added
2011-06-04 13:46:07

Description

Ultrasound has found an increasing number of applications in recent years due to greatly increased computing power. Ultrasound devices are often preferred over other devices because of their lower cost, portability, and non-invasive nature. Patients using ultrasound can avoid the dangers of radiological imaging devices such as x-rays, CT scans, and radioactive media injections. Ultrasound is also a preferred and practical method of detecting material fatique and defects in metals, composites, semiconductors, wood, etc. Detailed appendices contain useful formulas and their derivations, technical details of relevant theories The FAQ format is used where a concept in one answer leads to a new Q&A

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