Fundamentals and Applications of Ultrasonic Waves, 2nd Edition

Designed specifically for newcomers to the field, this fully updated second edition begins with fundamentals and quickly advances beyond general wave concepts into an in-depth treatment of ultrasonic waves in isotropic media. Focusing on the physics of acoustic waves, their propagation, technology, and applications, this accessible overview of ultrasonics includes accounts of viscoelasticity and multiple scattering. It examines new technologies, including atomic force acoustic microscopy, lasers, micro-acoustics, and nanotechnology. In addition, it highlights both direct and indirect applications in neighboring disciplines

Part I : Fundamentals
Chapter 1 : Ultrasonics : An Overview
Chapter 2 : Introduction to Variations and Waves
Chapter 3 : Bulk Waves in Fluids
Chapter 4 : Introduction to the Theory of Elasticity
Chapter 5 : Bulk Acoustic Waves in Solids
Chapter 6 : Finite Beams, Radiation, Diffraction, and Scattering
Chapter 7 : Reflection and Transmission at Interfaces
Chapter 8 : Rayleigh Waves
Chapter 9 : Lamb Waves
Chapter 10 : Acoustic Waveguides
Chapter 11 : Crystal Acoustics
Chapter 12 : Multiple Scattering

Part II : Applications
Chapter 13 : Transducers, Delay Lines, and Analog
Chapter 14 : Signal Processing
Chapter 15 : Microacoustics
Chapter 16 : Acoustic Wave Sensors
Chapter 17 : Acoustic Microscopy
Chapter 18 : Non-Destructive Evaluation (NDE) of Materials
Chapter 19 : Non/Loosely Contacting NDE Techniques
Chapter 20 : Cavitation and Sonoluminescence