Ultrasound and Elastic Waves: Frequently Asked Questions

By Brian M. Lempriere

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.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0124433456
• ISBN13: 9780124433458
• Release Date: May 2002
• Publisher: Academic Press
• Length: 350 Pages
• Weight: 1.10 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.3" x 9.2"