Design and evaluation of nonlinear focused ultrasonic field mapping and measurement system

• Autorzy: Essabbar Moad , Despaux Gilles , Le Clézio Emmanuel

Identyfikatory

DOI

10.24425/mms.2025.152779

• Języki publikacji: EN

Abstrakty

EN

Ultrasound plays a crucial role in various applications, including acoustic microscopy, medical imaging, therapy, and non-destructive testing. Despite its extensive use, experimental mapping of nonlinear focused ultrasonic fields is largely overlooked when compared to its linear counterparts or simulated nonlinear fields. The oversight arises from the inherent challenge of discerning electrical and acoustic nonlinearities. This research paper addresses this gap by proposing a 3D nonlinear ultrasonic field mapping system designed to provide precise measurements and imaging of both linear and purely acoustical nonlinear focused fields. The study involves initial simulations of linear and nonlinear ultrasonic fields emitted by a focused transducer in three dimensions. Subsequently, the proposed system is designed and experimentally validated through the acquisition of linear and nonlinear focused ultrasonic fields in two distinct fluids. The precision of the system is further demonstrated through the successful measurement of nonlinear parameters in the tested media, thereby contributing to the progression of nonlinear ultrasound field mapping and its applications.

Słowa kluczowe

EN

3D field scan; nonlinear measurement; focused ultrasound; field mapping

• Wydawca: Komitet Metrologii i Aparatury Naukowej PAN
• Czasopismo: Metrology and Measurement Systems
• Rocznik: 2025
• Tom: Vol. 32, nr 1
• Strony: 1--13
• Opis fizyczny: Bibliogr. 34 poz., rys., tab., wykr., wzory

Twórcy

autor

Essabbar Moad

• Euromed University of Fes, UEMF, Morocco

autor

Despaux Gilles

• IES, University of Montpellier, CNRS, Montpellier, France

autor

Le Clézio Emmanuel

• IES, University of Montpellier, CNRS, Montpellier, France

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