Ultrasound Physics and Technology

"The authors using their experienced background in ultrasound education have provided a concise overview of ultrasound physics and instrumentation to the new ultrasound user in a simple and clear manner. For the postgraduate ultrasound student the book can be a useful complement in aiding comprehension of the principles of physics and instrumentation...This would be a useful reference book in the clinical department." --Becky Mulloy, Lecturer City University

• 1. Introduction to diagnostic ultrasound2. Principles and physics of ultrasound imaging - simple terminology definitions3. The piezoelectric effect4. Acoustic impedance5. The ultrasound beam6. Transducers7. Resolution8. Ultrasound interactions and attenuation9. Artifacts10. Instrumentation and controls11. Physical principles of Doppler ultrasound12. Ultrasound safety13. Quality assurance and performance testing14. Mew technology and recent advances in ultrasound imaging15. Multiple choice questions, answers to multiple choice questions