Ultrasound and Elastic Waves,: Frequently Asked Questions - Hardcover

Brian Michael Lempriere

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0124433456 ISBN 13: 9780124433458

Publisher: Academic Press, 2003

Synopsis

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

About this title

Review:

"Ultrasound and Elastic Waves is interesting for use as an introduction and reference for non-specialists and newcomers in the field." --Friedrich Kremer, Universitaet Leipzig

From the Back Cover:

This book presents a complete, easy-to-understand view of ultrasound technology. It is ideal for beginners and experienced users alike, as well as for those needing to understand the capabilities of this technology. The author explains key theories and presents factual information in a user-friendly format that is heavily illustrated and written in a unique question-and-answer style. Mathematical detail is contained in the appendices. Ultrasound and Elastic Waves provides engineers and technicians with the information they need to use ultrasound devices properly and serves as a reference for others who need to understand any aspect of the subject.

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.

About this edition

• Publisher: Academic Press
• Publication date: 2003
• ISBN 10: 0124433456
• ISBN 13: 9780124433458
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 250