Sound Waves & Ultrasound Imaging

The presentation explains the general characteristics of sound (wavelength, period, frequency, amplitude, intensity), propagation and attenuation of sound in the environment through which passes, acoustic impedance, the principle of ultrasound imaging, imaging modes (A, B, M, 3D), origin and detection of ultrasound, resolution in ultrasound imaging, biological effects of ultrasound, Doppler effect and its use.

Suitable for all study programmes.