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Basic nonlinear acoustics: An introduction for radiological physicists
Author(s) -
Harpen Michael D.
Publication year - 2006
Publication title -
medical physics
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.473
H-Index - 180
eISSN - 2473-4209
pISSN - 0094-2405
DOI - 10.1118/1.2207128
Subject(s) - nonlinear acoustics , attenuation , acoustics , nonlinear system , high harmonic generation , physics , medical imaging , medical physics , computer science , optics , laser , artificial intelligence , quantum mechanics
Presented is a brief introduction to nonlinear acoustics, a topic of increasing importance in modern diagnostic ultrasound. Specifically treated is shock wave and harmonic production in lossless media. We also present a description of linear attenuation mechanisms in soft tissue and finally nonlinear propagation in soft tissue.

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