Written at an intermediate level in a way that is easy to
understand, Fundamentals and Applications of Ultrasonic Waves,
Second Edition provides an up-to-date exposition of ultrasonics and
some of its main applications. Designed specifically for newcomers
to the field, this fully updated second edition emphasizes
underlying physical concepts over mathematics.
The first half covers the fundamentals of ultrasonic waves for
isotropic media. Starting with bulk liquid and solid media,
discussion extends to surface and plate effects, at which point the
author introduces new modes such as Rayleigh and Lamb waves. This
focus on only isotropic media simplifies the usually complex
mathematics involved, enabling a clearer understanding of the
underlying physics to avoid the complicated tensorial description
characteristic of crystalline media.
The second part of the book addresses a broad spectrum of
industrial and research applications, including quartz crystal
resonators, surface acoustic wave devices, MEMS and microacoustics,
and acoustic sensors. It also provides a broad discussion on the
use of ultrasonics for non-destructive evaluation. The author
concentrates on the developing area of microacoustics, including
exciting new work on the use of probe microscopy techniques in
nanotechnology.
Focusing on the physics of acoustic waves, as well as their
propagation, technology, and applications, this book addresses
viscoelasticity, as well as new concepts in acoustic microscopy. It
updates coverage of ultrasonics in nature and developments in
sonoluminescence, and it also compares new technologies, including
use of atomic force acoustic microscopy and lasers. Highlighting
both direct and indirect applications for readers working in
neighboring disciplines, the author presents particularly important
sections on the use of microacoustics and acoustic nanoprobes in
next-generation devices and instruments.
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