Fundamentals of medical ultrasonics [electronic resource] / Michiel Postema ; with contributions from Keith Attenborough ... [et al.] ; foreword by Paul A. Campbell.

9780203863503 (electronic book)
020386350X (electronic book)
9780415563536
0415563534

London : Spon Press, 2011.

English

1 online resource (242 p.)

R857.U48 P67 2011eb

616.07/54

This book sets out the physical and engineering principles of acoustics and ultrasound as used for medical applications. It covers the basics of linear acoustics, wave propagation, non-linear acoustics, acoustic properties of tissue, transducer components, and ultrasonic imaging modes, as well as the most common diagnostic and therapeutic applications. It offers students and professionals in medical physics and engineering a detailed overview of the technical aspects of medical ultrasonic imaging, whilst serving as a reference for clinical and research staff.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

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