Gain a Unique and Comprehensive Understanding of Ultrasonics

Despite its importance, most books on ultrasonics cover only very specific sub-fields of the science. They generally also take a more mathematical approach and lack the wider scope needed to truly improve understanding and facilitate practical use of ultrasonics across a wide range of disciplines.

Create Efficient Systems for Any Environment

Ultrasonics Data covers the science, technology, and application of ultrasonics. It discusses everything from sensors to systems, dealing primarily with both low- and high-intensity industrial and medical ultrasonic applications. It presents data and functions from different areas of science and technology to help readers better comprehend and more effectively use ultrasound energy. Starting with relevant basic ultrasonic equations, the authors explore the application of finite elements to the design of vibrating bars, horns, plates, rings, large horns, and blades. They analyze properties and design data applicable to piezoelectric materials and transducers, as well as magnetostrictive, pneumatic, and liquid transducers. The book examines the mechanical and physical properties of materials, including those necessary for welding and forming. Using practical applications, the book explores the chemical properties and compatibilities of materials, and the chemical effects of ultrasound. There is also information on nondestructive testing applications and the modern equipment used to carry them out, including electromagnetic acoustic transducers (EMATs) and lasers.

A Big-Picture Focus on Practical Data and Principles

Versatile as a reference for engineers, researchers, and graduate students, this book summarizes the history of ultrasonics, projects future advances, and evaluates the practicality of new ideas. Helping system designers meet the requirements of present and future developments, it covers a range of applications to inspire new innovations using ultrasonics.

Ensminger and Stulen (both ultrasonics and acoustics with Battelle Memorial Institute, Ohio) present data and functions for understanding and using ultrasonic energy. Chapter topics include: oscillatory motion and wave equations; ultrasonic horns, couplers, and tools; advanced designs of ultrasonic transducers and devices using finite element analysis; magnetostriction; pneumatic transducer design data; mechanical effects of ultrasonic energy; therapeutic and diagnostic imaging; and criteria for choosing ultrasonics, among others. Annotation ©2009 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

Ultrasonics is a form of acoustical energy with practical applications in a variety of areas, such as medicine and nondestructive testing. Ultrasonics Data provides data and functions gathered from several areas of science and technology. To facilitate the use of ultrasonic energy, this book evaluates the practicality of new ideas and explores how to make important data available for the design of ultrasonic systems to meet present and new developments, such as applications in standard and harsh environments. Additional coverage includes design equations, piezoelectric materials, magnetostrictive transducer design data, materials evaluation, and mechanical effects of ultrasonic energy.