Ultrasonic devices operate with frequencies from 20 kHz up to several gigahertz. Ultrasound is used in many different fields. Ultrasonic devices are used to detect objects and measure distances. …

Jun 16, 2026 · An ultrasonic transducer is a device used to convert some other type of energy into an ultrasonic vibration. There are several basic types, classified by the energy source and by the …

We are delighted to announce a forthcoming special issue of Ultrasonics, dedicated to the rapidly evolving field of "Ultrasonic-assisted Microfluidics and Streaming”.

Define ultrasound and describe its characteristics as a form of energy. Explain the principles of sound wave propagation, including frequency, wavelength, amplitude, and velocity. Describe the …

Feb 9, 2025 · Infrasonic and ultrasonic waves describe sounds outside the human hearing range, with unique applications in environmental monitoring and medical imaging, respectively.

Ultrasonic testing (UT) is a family of non-destructive testing techniques based on the propagation of ultrasonic waves in the object or material tested.

Ultrasonic waves are generated by a transmitter and detected by a receiver and are usually displayed on an oscilloscope or recorder. Two basic techniques in ultrasonics are (1) transmission and (2) reflection.

Apr 29, 2026 · ultrasound, in medicine, the use of high-frequency sound (ultrasonic) waves to produce images of structures within the human body. Ultrasonic waves are sound waves that are above the …

Dec 6, 2025 · Ultrasonic waves consist of sound energy that is too high-pitched for us to perceive. This inaudible energy is now a powerful tool used across medicine, industry, and daily life, allowing us to …

Aug 6, 2023 · Ultrasound waves have higher frequencies than normal sound waves, but they also have shorter wavelengths. In other words, the distance between one ultrasound wave traveling through …