Acoustically Scanned Image

Acoustically Scanned Image
Author: Stanford University. Microwave Laboratory
Publisher:
Total Pages: 158
Release: 1975
Genre:
ISBN:

The report describes work on a new type of optical scanning device which makes use of acoustic surface waves to scan an optical image. The device employs a silicon semiconductor as the photodector; the nonlinear interaction of two acoustic surface waves, whose electric fields interact with the silicon is employed in the basic mechanism of detection. Work on the airgap Si-LiNbO3 convolver configuration which is employed in this optical imaging device is described. Described is the theoretical development of the semiconductor convolver theory. Development of the technology of the ZnO on Si convolver configuration for use in the optical imaging device is discussed. A short description is given of a chirp generator, which was constructed for use in transform coding in these types of devices.

Acoustical Imaging

Acoustical Imaging
Author: Woon Siong Gan
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages: 437
Release: 2012-05-11
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 1119941717

The technology of acoustical imaging has advanced rapidly over the last sixty years, and now represents a sophisticated technique applied to a wide range of fields including non-destructive testing, medical imaging, underwater imaging and SONAR, and geophysical exploration. Acoustical Imaging: Techniques and Applications for Engineers introduces the basic physics of acoustics and acoustical imaging, before progressing to more advanced topics such as 3D and 4D imaging, elasticity theory, gauge invariance property of acoustic equation of motion and acoustic metamaterials. The author draws together the different technologies in sonar, seismic and ultrasound imaging, highlighting the similarities between topic areas and their common underlying theory. Key features: Comprehensively covers all of the important applications of acoustical imaging. Introduces the gauge invariance property of acoustic equation of motion, with applications in the elastic constants of isotropic solids, time reversal acoustics, negative refraction, double negative acoustical metamaterial and acoustical cloaking. Contains up to date treatments on latest theories of sound propagation in random media, including statistical treatment and chaos theory. Includes a chapter devoted to new acoustics based on metamaterials, a field founded by the author, including a new theory of elasticity and new theory of sound propagation in solids and fluids and tremendous potential in several novel applications. Covers the hot topics on acoustical imaging including time reversal acoustics, negative refraction and acoustical cloaking. Acoustical Imaging: Techniques and Applications for Engineers is a comprehensive reference on acoustical imaging and forms a valuable resource for engineers, researchers, senior undergraduate and graduate students.

Acoustical Imaging

Acoustical Imaging
Author: Hiroshi Shimizu
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Total Pages: 776
Release: 2012-12-06
Genre: Science
ISBN: 1461307910

The 17th International Symposium on Acoustical Imaging was held at Tohoku University, Sendai, Japan, during May 31-June 2, 1988. The symposium was organized by the ultrasonics research group of Tohoku University and the IEEE ijFFC Society, Tokyo Chapter. Of the 128 papers submitted, 88 were presented during the symposium, which comprised 144 researchers from 13 countries. This volume contains 81 papers as the record of the symposium and is clas sified into the following sections: (1) Acoustic Microscopy and its Applications; (2) Non-Destructive Evaluation; (3) Signal Processing of Images; (4) Acoustic Measurements and Physical Acoustics; (5) Medical Ultrasonic Diagnostics; (6) Acoustic Sensors; (7) Acoustic Holography and Tomography; (8) Seismic Exploration; and (9) Imaging Instrumentation and Other Techniques. A number of the papers submitted were associated with medical ultrasonic diagnostics and acoustic microscopy, reflecting a major activity in acousti cal imaging at Tohoku University. Accordingly, two invited talks were focused on this area: acoustic microscopy by Dr. G. A. D. Briggs of the University of Oxford and medical ultrasonics by Prof. M. Tanaka of Tohoku University. In light of the history of research in this field at our university, we are delighted to have had the opportunity to host the 17th symposium.

Acoustical Imaging

Acoustical Imaging
Author: Helmut Ermert
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Total Pages: 918
Release: 2012-12-06
Genre: Science
ISBN: 1461533708

This book constitutes the proceedings of the 19th International Symposium on Acoustical Imaging at the Ruhr-University Bochum, Germany during April 3 -5, 1991. It was the first time that the symposium was held in Europe after major political changes happened in that area. The freedom to travel for all people from eastern European countries was an obvious reason for the great numbers of sub mitted abstracts and for numerous conference participants. 193 of 239 submitted contributions from 29 countries were accepted for presentation by authors from USA (13%), Canada (2%), Japan (7%), Peoples Republic of China (7%), United Kingdom (4%), France (7%), Italy (3%), Poland (4%), Soviet Union (7%), Germany (28%) and other countries (18%). 283 scientists from 29 countries attended the conference representing the interdisciplinary field between mathematics, physics, engineering and medicine. 151 papers were available for publication in this proceedings covering the topics 1. Mathematics and Physics of Acoustical Imaging 2. Components and Systems 3. Applications in Medicine and Biology 4. Applications in Nondestructive Testing 5. Remote Sensing Applications 6. Industrial Applications A relative large number of contributions on acoustical microscopy was included in the conference program within topics 3 and 4. Also, papers on "non-traditional" acoustical imaging subjects, e. g. on phonon imaging and on remote sensing in the atmosphere, have broadened the scope of the conference. The success and stimulation of the conference and of the papers presented in this volume is owed, of course to the authors and participants.

Acoustical Imaging

Acoustical Imaging
Author: L. Masotti
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Total Pages: 834
Release: 2012-12-06
Genre: Science
ISBN: 144198772X

This volume contains 131 of the papers presented at the 22nd International Symposium on Acoustical Imaging. This meeting, which was held for the first time in Florence, Italy, on September 3-6, 1995, allowed an intense and friendly exchange of ideas between over 150 researchers from 26 different countries of Europe (70%), America (20%), Asia and Australia (10%). The Symposium started on Sunday, September 3, with the opening Session held in the magnificent 'Salone dei 500' in Palazzo Vecchio; this included invited talks by Peter WeHs and Hua Lee, who reviewed the State of the Art in Acoustical Imaging research. One hundred and forty papers, selected from the nearly 200 submitted Abstracts, were presented in 11 non-parallel oral Sessions and one Poster Session. This year a 'Best Poster' award was introduced, which was won by V. Miette, M. Fink and F. Wu. Also, a special session on Acoustical Microscopy was organized by Walter Arnold, in which invited speakers Ioie Iones, Oleg Kolosov, Andrew Briggs and Ute Rabe reviewed the capabilities of this em erging topic.

Acoustical Imaging

Acoustical Imaging
Author: A.F. Metherell
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Total Pages: 778
Release: 2012-12-06
Genre: Science
ISBN: 1461329434

This volume contains the Proceedings of the Eighth International Symposium on Acoustical Imaging, held in Key Biscayne, Miami, Florida May 29th to June 2nd, 1978. The title of the Symposium was changed again this year by dropping the word "Holography" to reflect the further emphasis on the general imaging aspects of the Symposium and the de-emphasis on the Holographic aspects. Because of this continued changing nature of the Symposium Series this volume has undergone the title change from ACOUSTICAL HOLOGRAPHY to ACOUSTICAL IMAGING. The 47 papers presented here illustrate the continued growth in this dynamic field. There has been a large emphasis on Array Technology as well as Underwater Applications, Seismic Applications, Transducers, New Methods, Acoustic Microscopy, Non-destructive Testing, Computer Tomography Techniques, Medical Applications as well as Tissue Characterization. The meeting was a great success and a stimulating experience for all concerned due principally to the enthusiasm and contrib utions of all of the authors represented here. The editor wishes to extend his appreciation and thanks to each and everyone of them. The editor also wishes to thank the members of the Program Committee who helped in selecting the papers and giving their able advice on the details of the meeting. The Program Committee con sisted of Pierre Alais, University of Paris, Byron B. Brendon, Holosonics, Inc. , C. B. Burckhardt, Hoffman-LaRoche and Co. , Basle, Switzerland, Philip S. Green, Stanford Research Institute, Menlo Park, California, B. P.

Acoustical Imaging

Acoustical Imaging
Author: Hugh W. Jones
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Total Pages: 670
Release: 2013-03-08
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 1468453203

Volume 15 follows the format of earlier volumes in the series. The contents give the next installment in the varied aspects of acoustical imaging research. On this occasion, some emphasis was placed on the rela tionship of l1nderwater acoustics to acoustical imaging and a volume of papers under the title "Underwater Acoustics Proceedings from the 12th ICA Symposium held in Halifax," will appear at roughly the same time as this volume. There is no duplication in these volumes but they are in terlinked, at least to the extent that papers from common conference sessions appear in one or another volume. An innovation is the review paper presented at the beginning of the volume "A History of Acoustical Imaging," by G Wade. This fairly detailed review comes at a point in time when so much has been achieved and in some cases passed by, that a record of some of the earlier work might help to keep a balance with the large collections of research papers which have appeared in the many volumes.

New Research on Acoustics

New Research on Acoustics
Author: Benjamin N. Weiss
Publisher: Nova Publishers
Total Pages: 390
Release: 2008
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 9781604564037

Acoustics is the science concerned with the production, control, transmission, reception, and effects of sound. Its origins began with the study of mechanical vibrations and the radiation of these vibrations through mechanical waves, and still continue today. Research was done to look into the many aspects of the fundamental physical processes involved in waves and sound and into possible applications of these processes in modern life. The study of sound waves also leads to physical principles that can be applied to the study of all waves. The broad scope of acoustics as an area of interest and endeavour can be ascribed to a variety of reasons. First, there is the ubiquitous nature of mechanical radiation, generated by natural causes and by human activity. Then, there is the existence of the sensation of hearing, of the human vocal ability, of communication via sound, along with the variety of psychological influences sound has on those who hear it. Such areas as speech, music, sound recording and reproduction.

Acoustical Imaging

Acoustical Imaging
Author: Michael P. André
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Total Pages: 389
Release: 2011-07-24
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 904813255X

In the course of the years the volumes in the Acoustical Imaging Series have developed to become well-known and appreciated reference works. Offering both a broad perspective on the state of the art in the field as well as an in-depth look at its leading edge research, this Volume 30 in the Series contains again an excellent collection of contributions, presented in five major categories: