Updated, revised. and restructured to reflect the latest advances in science and applications, the Fourth Edition of this best-selling industry and research reference covers the fundamental physical acoustics for ultrasonics and transducers, with a focus on piezoelectric and magnetostrictive modalities.
Chapter 1 Ultrasonics: A Broad Field
Chapter 2 Ultrasonic Wave Propagation and Associated Phenomena
Chapter 3 Fundamental Equations Employed in Ultrasonic Design and Applications
Chapter 4 Design of Ultrasonic Horns for High-Power Applications
Chapter 5 Basic Design of Ultrasonic Transducers
Chapter 6 Determining Properties of Materials
Chapter 7 Imaging, Process Measurements, and Low-Intensity Applications
Chapter 8 Nondestructive Testing: Basic Methods and General Considerations
Chapter 9 Use of Ultrasonics in the NDE of Metals
Chapter 10 Use of Ultrasonics in the Inspection and Characterization of Nonmetals
Chapter 11 Fundamentals for High-Intensity Ultrasonics: Basic Mechanisms and Effects
Chapter 12 Engineering Applications of High-Intensity Ultrasonics
Chapter 13 High-Power Ultrasonics in Process Industries and Environmental Applications
Chapter 14 Medical and Biomedical Applications of Ultrasonic Energy
Glossary
Appendix A
Appendix B