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Scanning acoustic microscopy: a review
Author(s) -
Wickramasinghe H. K.
Publication year - 1983
Publication title -
journal of microscopy
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.569
H-Index - 111
eISSN - 1365-2818
pISSN - 0022-2720
DOI - 10.1111/j.1365-2818.1983.tb04161.x
Subject(s) - scanning acoustic microscope , microscope , scanning electron microscope , materials science , microscopy , acoustics , acoustic microscopy , nanotechnology , optics , physics
SUMMARY The main features of the scanning acoustic microscope are reviewed with particular reference to applications in biology and non‐destructive evaluation. Recent developments on imaging the interior of solids are discussed. Proper interpretation of recorded images can lead to maps of velocity and density via the V(z) response. Further improvements in resolving power (using cryogenic liquids or high pressure gases) should make the acoustic microscope a powerful tool in many areas of science and technology.