1991 Ultrasonics Symposium Proceedings

Front Matter

Table of Contents

Design and Analysis of Single Phase Unidirectional Transducers
- C. Kappacher, O. Maenner, W. Ruile, R. Dill

A Derivation of the Coupling-of-Modes Parameters Based on the Scattering Analysis of SAW Transducers and Gratings
- Benjamin P. Abbott

Green's Function Applications in SAW Devices
- A. R. Baghai-Wadji, H. Reichinger, H. Zidek, Ch. Mecklenbrauker

Derivation of Coupling-Of-Modes Parameters for SAW Device Analysis by Means of Boundary Element Method
- Ken-ya Hashimoto, Masatsune Yamaguchi

Imaging of the Wave Field of Surface Acoustic Wave Devices
- P. Kessler, G. Solkner, K. Ch. Wagner

Critcal Fabrication Processes for Programmable HACT DPTFS
- R. L. Miller, D.S. Bailey, P. Blais, G. Henry, M. Sopira, G. Eldridge, R. Messham

Synthesis and Performance of Precision Wideband Slanted Array Compressors
- Shen Jen

The Elastic Properties of PECVD Silicon Oxynitride Films on Gallium Arsenide
- T. S. Hickernell, F. S. Hickernell

High Performance Mobile Communication Front-Ends in the GHz Range Using Low Loss SAW-Filters
- Erwin M. Biebl, Kimon Anemogiannis, Robert Weigel, Peter Russer

A Universal Test Bed for Innovative SAW Filter Quadrature Binary Modulation Systems
- A. J. Vigil, M. A. Belkerdid, D. C. Malocha

A SAW CZT-Based Radio Astronomy Spectrometer
- D. P. Chen, J. J. Gong, X. W. Zhou, S. Xie, Y. L. Wei

Two Group Hopscotch SPUDT Application to Data Communication Link
- Tyson M. Turner, Gary D. Schmidt

A Review of Optimization Algorithms for the Design of SAW Transducers
- Clemens C. W. Ruppel, Albert A. Sachs, Franz J. Seifert

Implementation Considerations and Comparisons of Chebyshev Approximation Algorithms for Complex Functions
- S. M. Richie, B. P. Abbot

A Fully Silicon Integrated SAW Programmable Transversal Filter with Programming/Read-Out Circuitry
- A. J. van Rhijn, G. W. Lubking, J. C. Haartsen

The Impulse Model Including Waveguiding Effects Using Modal Analysis
- Stephan Jungling

Transformer Ratio and Capacitance in General Form for Equivalent Circuit of SAW IDTS
- Takashi Shiba, Jun Yamada, Akitsuna Yuhara

SAW Technology in Eastern Europe
- Werner Buff

Isolation of SAW-Transducer Response Using 3-Port Measurements
- Peter G. Schelbert

The Intrinsic Source-Impedance of SAW-Convolvers
- L. Reindl, N. Brutscher

Design of SAW FIR Filters for Quadrature Binary Modulators
- A. J. Vigil, D. C. Malocha, M. A. Belkerdid

Low Loss SAW Filter Design Using Reflector Multistrip Coupler
- Alberto L. Chamorro

The Development of a First Pass Verification Module for a SAW Filter Design Automation System
- M. J. McCollister, S. M. Richie

High Temperature Stable GHz-Range Low-Loss Wide Band Transducers and Filter Using SiO2/LiNbO3, LiTaO3
- Kazuhiko Yamanouchi, Toshiyasu Meguro, Yasuo Wagatsuma and Hidenori Satoh

A Simple Equivalent Circuit for Interdigital Transducers Based on the Coupled-Mode Approach
- Kiyoshi Nakamura

Spectral Theory of NSPUDT - Rayleigh Wave Case
- E. Danicki

Modelling the Aging of Surface-Acoustic-Wave Devices
- Philip L. Scarff, Michele B. Carey, Joan E. Huff

SAW Filters and Competitive Technologies-A Comparative Review
- Allan Coon

Design of Super High Power SAW Filter
- Ou Hok Huor, Masakatsu Kasagi, Nobuyoshi Sakamoto

First HACT Analog Memory Devices Demonstrated
- D. E. Cullen, M. J. Miller

Design of Two-Phase Unidirectional Transducers for a Predetermined Triple Transit Signal Suppression
- A. Rinck, R. Dill, W. Ruile and P. Russer

Design of Phase Shifters for a Group Type Unidirectional Transducer Based on Interaction Analysis
- Hiroshi Nogami, Takashi Shiba, Yoshihiko Nom, Akitsuna Yuhara, and Koji Oda

Wide Bandwidth NSPUDT Coupled Resonator Filter Design
- D. F. Thompson, P. V. Wright

Selective Null Placement in SAW Coupled Resonator Filters
- L. W. Heep

Development and Capabilities of SAW Technology in Brazil
- Mohammed Anwar Sharif

Planar Magnetostatic Wave Resonator with Annual-Ring Slot
- Ning Guan, Ken'ichiro Yashiro, Sumio Ohkawa

A Novel Type of Convolver Using Magnetostatic Backward Volume Waves
- Ken'ichiro Yashiro, Ning Guan, Sumio Ohkawa

Optical Mode Conversion Analysis in Double Magnetic Layers by Magnetostatic Surface Waves
- Y. Miyazaki, K. Hasegawa

Noncollinear Magneto-Optic Bragg Diffraction Using Magnetostatic Backward Volume Wave and Application to RF Spectrum Analysis
- Y. Pu, C. Tsai

Guided-Wave Magnetooptic Bragg Cell Modules Using Compact Tunable Magnetic Housing
- C. L. Wang, C. S. Tsai

1991 and Beyond: The Current Status and Future Trends for SAW in Europe
- J. Heighway, D. P. Morgan

New High-Performance and Low-Loss SAW Filters Used in Ultra-Wideband Cellular Radio Systems
- M. Hikita, T. Tabuchi, N. Shibagaki, T. Akagi, Y. Ishida

Apodized Single-Phase Unidirectional Transducer SAW Devices
- R. B. Brown, S. Gopani

IF and RF Filters for Mobile Telephone Systems
- G. Fischerauer, I. Schropp, K. Anemogiannis, R. Dill

A Comparison of Band Pass Filter Technologies for Communications System Applications
- Lawrence N. Dworsky

Unidirectional Dispersive Transducers and Applications to Efficient Elastic Convolvers
- Kazuhiko Yamanouchi, Jun'ichi Ogata, Norihito Mihota, Shunji Kato

A New SAW Convolver Using Multi-Channel Waveguide
- Y. Nakagawa

New Type of MZOS FET Convolver
- Ronald Bottcher, Werner Buff

High Frequency, Low Loss, Fundamental Mode STW Resonators Used for Stable Oscillator Design
- D. F. Thompson, A. R. Northam

High Performance SAW Frequency Source for Airborne Applications
- Louis Penavaire, Serge Calisti, Jean-Pierre Gragnolati and Frederic Raymond

A Temperature Compensated 1 GHz STW Oscillator
- Marian A. Taslakov, Ivan D. Avramov

Some Limitations on the Use of Leaky SAW Mode Sensors in Liquids
- Richard L. Baer, Curt A. Flory

A Theoretical Study of Acoustic Plate Modes as Biosensing Elements
- J. C. Andle. J. F. Vetelino, F. Josse

Propagation of Acoustic Waves at the Interface Between a Piezoelectric Crystal and an Isotropic Viscoelastic Conductive Medium
- Z. A. Shana, T. Zhou, F. Josse, J. C. Andle, J. F. Vetelino

Ultrasonic Time-of-Flight Method for On-Line Quantitation of Semiconductor Gases
- Gardy Cadet, J. L. Valdes, J. W. Mitchell

Capacitance Devices for the Controlled Generation of Ultrasonic Fields in Liquids
- D. W. Schindel, D. A. Hutchins

Gas Chromatography Utilizing SAW Sensors
- G. Watson, W. Horton, E. Staples

Portable Acoustic Wave Sensor Systems
- Gregory C. Frye, Stephen J. Martin, Richard W. Cernosek, Kent B. Pfeifer, and James S. Anderson

Temperature Programmed Desorption Characteristics of SAW Resonators
- E. J. Staples, G. W. Watson, W. J. Horton

Phase Noise Measurements of Flexural Plate Wave Ultrasonic Sensors
- R. L. Baer, B. J. Costello, S. W. Wenzel, R. M. White

A Tactile Sensor for the Determination of Object Positions
- Wai-shing Choi, Jan G. Smits, Garry W. Woodruff

SAW Inclinometer
- R. Motegi, H. Okajima, H. Ohuchi, N. Guan

A Well-Shielded EMAT for On-Line Ultrasonic Monitoring of GMA Welding
- A. V. Clark, S. R. Schaps, C. M. Fortunko

Electrostatic Voltage Sensor and Displacement Sensor, Using SAW Directional Coupler
- M. Ishido, K. Ojima, N. Kikuta

Shear Horizontal Waves Sensors for Analysis of Physical Parameters of Liquids and Their Mixtures
- M. Hoummady, D. Hauden, F. Bastien

A Novel Ultrasonic Transducer for Inspecting Concrete
- David Richard Andrews, Angela Mary Hughes

Theoretical Determination of the Pseudo Surface Acoustic Wave Characteristic Parameters
- L. Boyer, J. Desbois, Y. Zhang, J. H. Hode

Propagation Characteristics of Leaky Surface Acoustic Waves for Two Thin Metal Layers on LiTaO3 Substrate
- H. Meier, P. Russer

Comparison of Rayleigh and Sezawa Wave Modes in ZnO-SiO2-Si Structures
- A. H. Weber, G. Weiss, S. Hunklinger

SAW Reflections on ST-Cut Quartz at Grazing Angles
- Arne Rennekleiv, Helge E. Engan

FEM Analysis of the Reflection Coefficient of SAWs in an Infinite Periodic Array
- Markus Buchner, Werner Ruile, Anselm Dietz, Roland Dill

Transient Waves in a Piezoelectric Half-Space Generated by Line-Loaded Surface Sources
- Yuan Liu, Cheng-Hao Wang, Chong-fu Ying

The Influence of Liquid Layers on the Propagation of Lamb Waves
- Junru Wu, Zhemin Zhu

Determination of Viscoelastic Constants of Thin Films by Acoustic Plate Modes
- C. Caliendo, D. Fioretta, G. Socino, E. Verona

Polymer Film Characterization Using Quartz Resonators
- Stephen J. Martin, Gregory C. Frye

Aperiodic Piezoelectric Composites with Cantor-Like Code
- A. Alippi, A. Bettucci, F. Craciun, E. Molinari, A. Petri

Micromachined Ultrasonic Materials
- M. I. Haller, B. T. Khuri-Yakub

A Unified Analysis of SAW Reflection and Mode Conversion in Layered Systems Using Green's Functions
- M. Weihnacht, R. Wobst

Symbolic Computation Aids for SAW and BAW Analysis
- E. L. Adler

Shear-Horizontal Surface Waves in the Layered Structure
- Feng Hanhua, Li Xingjiao

Surface Acoustic Waves on the {110}-Cut of Gallium Arsenide
- Victor M. Bright, Yoonkee Kim, William D. Hunt

New Results for the Characterization of SAW Sensitivity to Mechanical Stresses Using Finite Element Analysis
- S. Ballandras, E. Bigler

Surface Acoustic Wave Probe Using Lensed Optical Fibers
- D. E. L. Vaughan, K. Doughty, K. H. Cameron

A New NSPUDT Configuration Using Coupled Piezoelectrics
- G. Martin, M. Weihnacht

Acoustically-Induced Migration of Thin Film Electrodes in SAW-Resonator-Coupled Filters
- N. Shibagaki, K. Asai, T. Tabuchi, T. Hirashima, M. Hikita

Deposition of Highly Oriented Low-Stress ZnO Films
- J. C. Zesch, B. Hadimioglu, B. T. Khuri-Yakub, M. Lim, R. Lujan, J. Ho, S. Akamine, D. Steinmetz, C. F. Quate, E. G. Rawson

Nonlinear Behavior in Quartz Resonators
- Yutaka Abe

Low Noise, UHF Oscillators Utilizing High Overtone, Lateral-Field Excitation, Lithium Tantalate Resonators
- M. M. Driscoll, R. A. Jelen, R. W. Weinert, S. V. Krishnaswamy, B. R. McAvoy

Measured Properties of Doubly-Rotated Lithium Tetraborate Resonators and Transducers
- A. Ballato, J. Kosinski, T. Lukaszek, S. Mallikarjun

3D Analysis of Thickness Vibrations in Doubly Rotated Contoured Quartz Plates
- B. Dulmet, R. Bourquin

LiNbO3 Piezoelectric Transformer for Power Transmission
- M. Satoh, M. Ueda, M. Hasegawa, N. Wakatsuki

An Ultrasonic Gaussian Transducer with a Spherical Button Electrode
- Dehua Huang, M. A. Breazeale

Ultrasonic Transducers with Bessel Function Distribution of Vibrational Amplitude on Their Surface
- P. Kielczynski, W. Pajewski, M. Szalewski

Finite Element Analysis of Flextensional Electroacoustic Transducers
- L.-C. Chin, V. V. Varadan, V. K. Varadan

A Dual-Mode Thickness-Shear Quartz Pressure Sensor
- R. J. Besson, J. J. Boy, B. Glotin, Y. Jinzaki, B. K. Sinha, and M. Valtlois

Acoustic Knife for Slendering of LiNbO3 Transducers of GHz Range
- Antoni Latuszek

Visualization Techniques for Bulk Wave Resonators
- D. Silver, J. T. Stewart, Y-K. Yong

The Influence of the Radius of the Contour on the Orientation of the Zero-Temperature Contoured SC-Cut Quartz Resonator
- D. S. Stevens, H. F. Tiersten

Vibration Analysis of New Shape Length Extensional Mode Quartz Crystal Resonator with Barbel 1-Type Vibration Bar
- Hirofumi Kawashima, Mitsuhiro Nakazato

Piezoelectric, Laminated Composite Plate Theory for Thin-Film Resonators
- Y-K Yong, J. T. Stewart, A. Ballato

Symmetric Nonblocking Integrated Acoustooptic Space-Division Switch Array Modules on LiNbO3
- Arjun Kar-Roy, Chen S. Tsai

Recent Developments in Multiple Quantum Well Acousto-Optic and Electro-Optic Modulator Structures
- F. C. Jain, K. K. Bhattacharjee, T. W. Grudkowski

Laser-Generation of Narrow-Band Surface Waves
- Jin Huang, Sridhar Krishnaswamy, Jan D. Achenbach

A New Holographic 3-Dimensional Television Display
- Levent Onural, Gozde Bozdagi, Abdullah Atalar

Integrated Acoustically-Tuned Optical Filters for Filtering and Switching Applications
- David A. Smith, John J. Johnson, Jane E. Baran, Kwok-Wai Cheung

Angular Plane-Wave Spectral Analysis Applied to Acousto-Optic Bragg Cells
- Dennis R. Pape

Progress and Perspectives of LinbO3 Wideband Bragg Cells
- J. C. Poncot

Programmable Hybrid Acousto-Optic Processor for Transversal and Recursive Filtering
- P. Logette, P. Goutin, J. M. Rouvaen, E. Bridoux

A 1023-Bit Acousto-Optic Correlator for Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum Applications
- O. Bazzl, R. Torguet, J.M. Rowaen, and C. Bruneel

Low-Power Integrated Acousto-Optic Filter on X-Cut Lithium Niobate
- John J. Johnson, David A. Smith

Hard X-Ray Photoacoustic Spectroscopy in Cu Alloys and Compounds
- Taro Toyoda, Tsutomu Masujima, Hideaki Shiwaku, Masami Ando

Photoacoustic Investigations of the Impurity States in Silicon by Using a Piezoelectric Transducer
- T. Ikari, K. Miyazaki, K. Futagami

A Theory for the Guided Wave Exitation by Phase Velocity Scanning of a Laser Beam
- Yusuke Tsukahara

Piezoelectric Thin Film Devices
- M. Sayer

Multiple Layer Transducers for Broadband Applications
- J. A. Hossack and B. A. Auld

A Multi-Piezoelectric Structure: The Stacked Transducer
- L. Chofflet, M. Fink

Measurement and Evaluation of Piezoelectric Vibration Using Fiber Optic Interferometer
- Michio Ohki, Tadashi Shiosaki

Computation of the Electromechanical Coupling Coefficient K in Piezeoelectric Bounded in Plates by Means of a Two-Dimensional Model
- N. Lamberti, M. Pappalardo

Two-Dimensional Arrays for Medical Ultrasound
- S. W. Smith, G. E. Trahey, O. T. von Ramm

Fabrication and Characterization of Transducer Elements in Two-Dimensional Arrays for Medical Ultrasound Imaging
- Daniel H. Tumbull, F. Stuart Foster

An Interactive Software Design Tool for the Performance Assessment of Two-Dimensional Composite Transducer Arrays for Underwater Imaging Applications
- D. D. N. Hall, G. Hayward

Phased Array Beam Forming from a Circular Array: Applications to Imaging of Coronary Arteries
- M. O'Donnell

Sparse Circular Array Methods, Performance, and Application to Intravascular Imaging
- L. J. Busse, D. R. Dietz

Compensation for Missing Array Elements by Direct Beam Synthesis
- Emad S. Ebbini, Matthew O'Donnell

Techniques for Suppressing Spurious Resonant Modes in 1:3 Composite Transducers
- J. A. Hossack, B. A. Auld, H. D. Batha

Geometric Effects on the Stopband Structure of 2-2 Piezoelectric Composite Plates
- Clyde G. Oakley

Optimizing Electromechanical Coupling in Piezocomposites Using Polymers with Negative Poisson's Ratio
- Wallace Arden Smith

A Piezoceramic-Piezopolymer Composite Transducer for Improved Near Field Imaging
- R. Hamilton, G. Hayward

Plane Wave Approximation in a Pulse Transmission System and its Application to Attenuation Measurements
- Peng Jiang, Robert E. Apfel

Aperture Size Effects in Wideband Attenuation Measurements
- Thomas L. Szabo

Large Aperture Hydrophones for Field Characterisation
- S. Leeman, E. T. Costa, A. J. Healey

Analysis of a Tapered Phased Array Transducer for 3-D Imaging Applications
- T. L. Pao, P. J. Benkeser

A 1 MHz Multielement Curved Transducer for Transskull Imaging
- J. T. Ylitalo, T. Hanhineva, P. Kekkonen and Z. D. Qin

Investigation of a Forward-Looking IVUS Imaging Transducer
- C. K. Lee, P. J. Benkeser

Acoustic Imaging of Thermally Fractured Rock
- D. P. Jansen, D. A. Hutchins, R. P. Young

Estimating a Shear Modulus of a Transversely Isotropic Rock
- K. J. Ellefsen, M. N. Toksoz, K. M. Tubman, C. H. Cheng

Numerical Study of Acoustic Field in an Oil Field
- Hailan Zhang, Mingxuan Li

Quantitative Evaluation of Impact Damage in Composites Using Acoustic Microscopy
- A. C. Wey, L. W. Kessler, B. Ho

Reflection Coefficient Measurement of Anisotropic Materials by Micro Spectrometer
- Noritaka Nakaso, Katsumi Ohira, Yusuke Tsukahara

Recent Advances in Acoustic Microscopy
- A. Atalar, F. L. Degertekin, H. Koymen

Nondestructive Characterization of Diamond Films
- R. D. Weglein, Jin O. Kim

A Diffraction Corrected Ray Theory for the Acoustic Microscope
- D. Chizhik, D. A. Davids, H. L. Bertoni

Quadrature-Detector Errors in Scanning Tomographic Acoustic Microscopy
- S. Levy, A. Meyyappan, G. Wade

Low Frequency Directional Acoustic Microscope for Nondestructive Evaluation
- Manohar Bashyam, Joseph L. Rose

Application of Laser-Based Ultrasound to the Inspection of Contoured Parts
- Andrew D. W. McKie, Robert C. Addison, Jr.

Assessment of Voids and Inclusions in Thin Metal Plates Using Bragg Imaging
- William T. Yost, C. G. Clendenin, Min Namkung

A Performance Appraisal of Flexible Array Structures Using a Facet Ensemble Scattering Technique
- D. J. Powell, G. Hayward

Novel Composite Transducer for Ultrasonic NDE of Concrete
- Charles W. Turner, M. Zia Aril

Through Air Transmission for Ultrasonic Non-Destructive Testing
- D. Reilly, G. Hayward

Intelligent Processing of Ultrasonic Signals for Quantitative Materials Testing
- Wolfgang Sachse, Igor Grabec, Rok Sribar

A Neural Network Architecture for Ultrasonic Nondestructive Testing
- Y. Guez, K. D. Donohue, N. M. Bilgutay

An Ultrasonic Visual Sensor Using a Neural Network and Its Application for Automatic Object Recognition
- Sumio Watanabe, Masahide Yoneyama

Robust Ultrasonic Flaw Detection Using Order Statistic CFAR Threshold Estimators
- J. Saniie, D. T. Nagle

Evaluation of Ultrasonic C-Scan Attenuation Image
- T. Wang, J. Saniie

Space-Time Linear Predictive Filtering for the Improvement of Signal-to-Noise Ratio in Ultrasonic Imaging.
- Panagiotis Lazaridis, Vassilios V. Digalakis

Temporal and Spatial Spectral Features of B-Scan Images
- Rashmi Murthy, Nihat M. Bilgutay, Xing Li

The Influence of Multiple Scattering in Incoherent Ultrasonic Inspection of Coarse Grain Stainless Steel
- J. M. Bordier, M. Fink, A. Le Brun, F. Cohen-Tenoudji

Application of Time-Frequency Analysis to N.D.E.
- Manell E. Zakharia, Jean-Pierre Sessarego

Anisotropy of the Frequency-Dependent Ultrasonic Attenuation in Unidirectional Graphite/Epoxy Composite Material
- T. D. Lhermitte, S. M. Handley, M. R. Holland, J. G. Miller

Anisotropy of the Elastic Properties of Cross-Ply Fiber-Reinforced Composite Materials
- T. D. Lhermitte, B. Perrin

A Hemispherical Test Fixture for Measuring the Wavefields Generated in an Anisotropic Solid
- D. W. Fitting, C. M. Fortunko

Absolute Measurements of Elastic-Wave Phase and Group Velocities in Lossy Materials
- C. M. Fortunko, G. L. Petersen, B. B. Chick, M. C. Renken, A. L. Preis

The Role of Phase Cancellation in the Ultrasonic NDE of Stitched Graphite-Epoxy Composites
- Patrick H. Johnston, Agus A. Ananda

Ultrasonic Bridge for Simultaneous Measurements of Wave Speed and Attenuation
- I. N. Komsky, J. D. Achenbach

The Measurement and Prediction of Lamb Wave Interaction with Defects
- David N. Alleyne, Peter Cawley

Ultrasonic Investigation of Disbonds in Thin Aluminum Plates for Aircraft Applications
- Keun J. Sun, Doron Kishoni

Ultrasonic Plate Wave Evaluation of Composite Laminates
- D. E. Chimenti

Comparison of Ultrasonic Signals in Aircraft Skin Obtained Through Experiment and Simulation
- M. N. Abedin, P. H. Johnston, D. R. Prabhuj, H. I. Syed, and W. P. Winfree

NDE of Interfaces in the Tube Geometry with Piezofilm Transducers
- David K. Hsu, Zhong Zhang

Differentiating Between Longitudinal and Shear Wave Echoes Using Arrival Time Differences Across a Phased Array
- Lewis Thomas

Newly Developed Cladded Acoustic Rods
- C. K. Jen, Z. Wang, A. Miri, A. Nicolle, C. Neron, E. L. Adler

Novel Technique of NDE in Ceramic Bearing Balls
- C. P. Hsieh, C-H. Chou, B. T. Khuri-Yakub

Evaluation of a Novel Ultrasonic Technique for Reliable Detection of Flooded Members in Offshore Installations
- G. Stirling, G. Hayward, J. Pearson

Study of the Adhesion Using High Frequency Ultrasound
- M. Ouaftouh, W. J. Xu, M. Ourak, B. Nongaillard, J. M. Rouvaen

Theoretical Evaluation of SAW Velocity Measured by Divergent-Beam Ultrasound Transducers
- Ken Yamada, Masaru Sasaki, Kiyoshi Nakamura

Laser-Based High Temperature Ultrasonic Studies of Hydrided Zirconium Alloys
- D. A. Hutchins, C. Edwards, D. Schindel, M. D. C. Moles, H. D. Mair

A Phase Method to Quantify Ultrasonic Scattered Far-Field from Defects
- M. Kitahara, K. Nakagawa, T. Musha

New Technique of Defect Sizing of a Small Inclined Crack on a Free Surface Using Multi-Tip-Waves
- X. Harumi, M. Uchida, T. Miyajima, Y. Ogura

Ceramic-Metal Composite Actuator
- Q. C. Xu, A. Dogan, J. Tressler, S. Yoshikawa, R. E. Newnham

Ultrasonic Motor Utilizing Elastic Fin Rotor
- Tatsuya Uchiki, Tom Nakazawa, Kentaro Nakamura, Minoru Kurosawa, Sadayuki Ueha

Effect of the Hydrodynamic Bearing on Rotor/Stator Contact in a Ring-Type Ultrasonic Motor
- Takashi Maeno, David B. Bogy

Electrochemical Detection of Localized Mixing Produced by Ultrasonic Flexural Waves
- T. R. Tsao, R. M. Moroney, B. A. Martin, R. M. White

The Use of Ultrasound in the Recovery of Biological Particles
- G. B. Davies, N. J. Titchener-Hooker

Ultrasound Radiation Forces Accelerate Agglutination Serologic Determination
- F. Patat, P. Makris. Z. Q. Wang, L. Boucher, C. Ropars, L. Pourcelot

Optimal Design of a Transmit/Receive System with a Reflector and a Transducer Lens for Long-Range Underwater Acoustic Imaging
- Jong Taik Oh and Song Bai Park

On-Line Determination of Pulverised Coal Mass Flow Using an Ultrasonic Technique
- Brian D. Sowerby, Michael J. Millen, David A. Abernethy, Stephan Wagner

Ultrasonic Detection of Heat Fronts in Continuously Cast Steel Product
- Chris Baharis, Robert Cornish

Measurements of Airborne Ultrasound with Optical Diffraction Tomography
- Anders Holm, Hans W. Persson

In-Situ Film Thickness and Temperature Monitoring Using a 2 GHz Acoustic Phase Measurement System
- S. Bhardwaj, S. S. Mohan, R. J. Drozd, B. T. Khuri-Yakub, K. C. Saraswat

Interaction of a Sound Pulse with an Elastic Shell Submerged in the Sea
- G. C. Gaunaurd, H. C. Strifors

Ultrasonic Vibration Press of Metal and Ceramics Powder Using Comlex Vibration and Vacuum Condition
- Jiromaru Tsujino, Tetsugi Ueoka, Haruo Suzuki, Satoru Shinuchi, Koichi Hashimoto

Ultrasonic Spectral Characterization of Fibers Embedded in a Metal Matrix
- A. N. Sinclair, R. C. Addison, Jr. S. H. James

Amplitude Distribution Control of Ultrasonic Vibration Tools with a 2-D Extended Radiation Surface
- Y. Koike, M. Kurosawa, S. Ueha, K. Adachi

For Removal of Marine Fouling
- S. Almaas Trench, G. Hayward, D. Hanonge, C. Kuo

Active Control of Sound Radiation from a Vibrating Structure
- V. V. Varadan, Z. Wu, S-Y. Hong, V. K. Varadan

Thermoacoustic Engines
- W. Pat Arnott, Richard Raspet, Henry E. Bass

Ultrasonic Attenuation Measurements on the Kondo Behavior of CeCu6
- S. W. Lid, Q.-Z. Ran, S. Adenwalla, Z. Zhao, J. B. Ketterson, D. G. Hinks, M. Levy, Bimal K. Sarma

Characterization of Texture in Hexagonal Materials Using a Line Focus Acoustic Microscope
- P. J. Kielczynski, J. F. Bussiere

Behavior of Ionic Wind of Corona Discharge in Ultrasonic Field
- Yutaka Kagiwada, Takashi Hirata, Tomoo Nakane, Tetsuro Otsuka, Koichiro Seya

The Efficiency to Convert Electrical to Mechanical Energy of a Piezoelectric on Silicon Bimorph Micromotor
- Jan G. Smits, Wai-Shing Choi, Tom K. Cooney

Lamb Wave Propagation in Piezoelectric Plates
- Y. Jin, S. G. Joshi

High Frequency Scattering from Spherical Shells and Internal Reflection Resonances
- M.F. Werby and G.C. Gaunaurd

Digital Transmission in Water
- A. R. Koosha, Y. S. Sunthankar

Acoustic Emission for the 1990s
- Michael R. Gorman

Characteristics of Acoustic Emission Signals Generated by Termite Activity in Wood
- W. P. Robbins, R. K. Mueller, T. Schaal, T. Ebeling

Acoustic Emission and Ultrasonic Imaging in Pultruded GRP Composites
- T. Chow, D. A. Hutchins, T. Mottram

Modal Analysis for Characterization of Fatigue Cracks in Thin Metal Plates
- B. Wincheski, M. Namkung

Uniaxial Stress and Wave Mode Dependence of Magnetoacoustic Responses in Iron-Base Alloys
- M. Namkung, R. Denale, D. Utrata

Dynamic Young Modulus of a Ceramic-Aluminum Particle-Reinforced Composite: Measurement and Modeling
- Hassel Ledbetter and Christopher Fortunko

Absorption of Sound in Gases Between 10 and 25 MHz: Argon
- L. J. Bond, C-H. Chiang, C. M. Fortunko, J. D. McColskey

Anomalous Magnetoelastic Waves in Nickel Wire
- Yuan Liu, M. Viens, J. D. N. Cheeke, C. K. Jen

Elastic Characterization of Supported and Unsupported Ag/Ni Superlattices by Brillouin Scattering
- G. Carlotti, D. Fioretto, L. Giovannini, G. Socino, B. Rodmacq, V. Pelosin

Analysis of Cladded Fibers of Trigonal Crystal Symmetry
- J. D. Dai, C. K. Jen, J. P. Andreeta, J. Kushibiki

A Measurement Method for Absolute Value of Integrated Backscatter
- A. Shiba, I. Yamada, K. Murakami, T. Shimura

Quantitative Echography: A Potential Control Technique for Cryosurgery
- P. Laugier, S. Abouelkaram, G. Berger

Texture Classification Using Run Difference Matrix
- Sun I. Kim, Kwang C. Choi, Doo S. Lee

Measurement of Arterial Wall Motion Using Fourier Based Speckle Tracking Algorithms
- M. O'Donnell, A. R. Skovoroda, B. M. Shapo

A Non-Linear Algorithm for Speckle Reduction
- L. J. Busse, D. R. Dietz, W. M. Glenn, Jr.

A Complex 2-Transform Technique for Speckle Reduction
- Andrew J. Healey, Sidney Leeman

Characterization of Porcine Muscle Tissue Using Ultrasound Time-Domain Correlation Techniques
- L. M. Nostwick, I. A. Hein, J. Novakofski, W. D. O'Brien Jr.

Extremely Sensitive Ultrasound Scanning System for Non-Invasive in Vivo Detection of Minute Mineralisation Changes in Human Heel Bones
- K.-H. Mahrt, R. Barkmann, W. Niedermayer, W. Kroebel

Using RF Ultrasound to Monitor the Progression of Muscular Dystrophy Through Passive Stretching
- B. Hete and K. K. Shung

Anisotropy of Ultrasonic Backscatter from Human Tendon Compared to That from Normal Human Myocardium
- Brent K. Hoffmeister, Andrew K. Wong, Edward D. Verdonk, Samuel A. Wickline, James G. Miller

A Computational Comparison of Ultrasonically Induced Tissue Heating Between Circular and Rectangular Transducer Apertures
- D. S. Ellis, W. D. O'Brien, Jr.

Quantitative Measurement of Ultrasonic Pressures with an Optical Heterodyne Interferometer
- X. Jia, G. Quentin, M. Lassoued, J. Berger

Spot Poled Reflector Style Hydrophone for Shock Wave Measurements
- R. L. Bedi, A. R. Selfridge

A Laseroptic Hydrophone for High Energy Ultrasound
- P. Huber, J. Debus, A. Lorenz, E. W. Hahn, P. Peschke, W. J. Lorenz

Resolution Limitations in Intravascular Ultrasound Imaging
- P. J. Benkeser, C. K. Lee, A. L. Churchwell, D. M. Abouelnasr

Theory and Acoustic Experiments of Nondiffracting X Waves
- J-Y. Lu, J. F. Greenleaf

High Frequency Ultrasound Backscatter Imaging
- F. S. Foster, C. J. Pavlin, G. R. Lockwood, L. K. Ryan, K. Haraslewicz, L. Berube, A. M. Rauth

An Application of Wavelet Transform to Ultrasonic Measurements of Random Media
- T. Kikuchi, S. Sato

A Practical Application of L1 Deconvolution for Medical Ultrasound
- X. M. Lu, J. M. Reid, S. H. Wang

An Evaluation of Transducer Design and Algorithm Performance for Two Dimensional Phase Aberration Correction
- Gregg E. Trahey, Paul D. Freiburger

Aberration Correction on a Two-Dimensional Anisotropic Phased Array
- M. O'Donnell, Pai-Chi Li

Optimal Focusing Through Aberrating Media: A Comparison Between Time Reversal Mirror and Time Delay Correction Techniques
- F. Wu, M. Fink, R. Mallart, J. L. Thomas, N. Chakroun, D. Cassereau, C. Prada

An Investigation of Wavefront Distortion Correction Correction Using Averaged Phase Information and the Effect of Correction in One and Two Dimensions
- Ryoichi Kanda, Yoichi Sumino, Kinya Takamizawa, Hiroshi Sasaki

Adaptive Digital Beamforming for Phased Array Ultrasound Imaging
- M. Karaman, A. Atalar, H. Koymen

A Comparison of the Motion Tracking of 2-D Ultrasonic B-Mode Tissue Images with a Calibrated Phantom
- E. J. Chen, I. A. Hein, J. B. Fowlkes, R. S. Adler, P. L. Carson, W. D. O'Brien Jr.

Automatic Segmentation in Three-Dimensional Imaging of Bone Using Artificial Intelligent Algorithms
- J. J. Giesey, C. A. Stemm, A. F. Fares, B. V. Metha

Utility of Image Enhancement Methods in Three-Dimensional Ultrasound Reconstruction
- M. Belohlavek, J. F. Greenleaf, D. A. Foley, J. B. Seward

Quantitatrve Real-Time Pulsed Schlieren Imaging of Ultrasonic Waves
- A. Hanafy, C. I. Zanelli

Real-Time Angular Scatter Imaging System
- Marshall T. Robinson, Olaf T. von Ramm

Ultrasound Holographic Q Imaging
- Qin Zhengdi, Juha Ylitalo

Chirp Technique Approach for Objects Identification
- V. Genis, I. Oboznenko, J. M. Reid, P. A. Lewin, K. Soelanto

Properties of Swept FM Waveforms in Medical Ultrasound Imaging
- C. R. Cole

Experimental Point Spread Function of FM Pulse Imaging Scheme
- Navalgund Rao, Sumat Mehra

2-Dimensional Velocity Distribution Measurement by Ultrasonic 2-Receiver Interferometry
- S. Matsumoto, A. Ohya, M. Nakajima

Study of Vector Flow Estimation with Transverse Doppler
- V. L. Newhouse, D. Cathignol, J-Y. Chapelon

A Real-Time System for Angle-Independent Velocity Detection
- Barry H. Friemel, Laurence N. Bohs, Gregg E. Trahey

Study of Breast Pathology Using a 2-0 Color Flow System
- H. Oung, J. M. Reid, V. Genis, R. Raghavan, K. Soetanto, H. Ortega, B. Goldberg, F. West, A. W. Schmidt

Phased Array Pulse Doppler Tomography
- S. Xu, H. Ermert, R. Hammentgen

Quantitative Three-Dimensional True Velocity Colour Doppler Imaging
- Daniel W. Rickey, Paul A. Picot, D.W. Holdsworth, M. Drangova, D.J.M. Miller, R.N. Rankin and A. Fenster

Quantitative Comparison Between PW-PSM and PW-TSM Doppler Systems
- J. E. Wilhjelm

Modified Autocorrelation Method Compared with Maximum Entropy Method and RF Cross-Correlation Method as Mean Frequency Estimator for Doppler Ultrasound
- D. C. Liu, J. Kim, M. Schardt

Detection Probabilities for Time-Domain Velocity Estimation
- Jorgen Arendt Jensen

Mean Frequency Via Zero Crossings
- N. Thomas and S. Leeman

Cyclic Variation of Doppler Backscattering Power from Porcine Blood in a Pulsatile Flow Model
- Guy Cloutier, K. Kirk Shung

Ultrasonic Nondiffracting Beam Image Formation and Restoration
- M. Fatemi, and M. A. Arad

Prelimniry Study of a Correlation Based Phase-Aberration Correction Algorithm for Correcting a Single-Source Image Through a Refractive Medium: The Female Breast
- Qing Zhu, Bernard D. Steinberg

Improved Ultrasonic B-Scans Using Deconvolution and Morphological Filters
- M. A. Mohamed, J. Saniie

Finite Difference Modelling of Pulse-Echo Scattering
- Richard Stacey

Deconvolution Techniques for the Ultrasonic Characterization of Biphase Heterogeneous Media
- C. Delebarre, Z. Derouiche, J. M. Rouvaen

Frequency Dependence of Shock Wave Foci and Stone Disintegration
- B. Granz and G. Kohler

Piezoelectric Generation of Variable Focussed Shock Waves
- W. Knoblach, H. Ermert, B. Granz

Piezoelectric Shock Wave Generator with Electronic Focusing
- D. Cathignol, J. Y. Chapelon, A. Birer, S. Nachef

Feld Conjugate Acoustic Lenses for Ultrasound Hyperthermia
- R. J. Lalonde, A. Worthington, and J. W. Hunt

Acoustic Feedback for Hyperthermia Phased-Array Applicators: Aberration Correction, Motion Compensation and Multiple Focusing in the Presence of Tissue Inhomogeneities
- Emad S. Ebbini, Hong Wang, Matthew, O'donnell, Charles A. Cain

A Noninvasive Focal Field Intensity Estimation Method Using Finite Amplitude Effects in Ultrasound Hyperthermia
- M. Serhat Ozyar, Hayrettin Koymen

Pulsed High Energy Ultrasound - A Potential Approach to Cancer Therapy?
- E. W. Hahn, P. Peschke, J. Debus, W. Folberth, G. van Kaick

Effects of Cavitation in the High Intensity Therapeutic Ultrasound
- J. Y. Chapelon. F. Pmt, C. Delon, J. Margonari, A. Gelet, E. Blanc

In Vitro Hemolysis Using a Switched Spiral Focal Field
- S. Umemura, K. Kawabata, N. Magario, N. Yumita, R. Nishigaki, K. Umemura

Sonodynamic Therapy: Activation of Anticancer Agents with Ultrasound
- R. J. Jeffers, R. Q. Feng, J. B. Fowlkes, D. E. Brenner, C. A. Cain

Tenderization of Semitendinosus Muscle Using High Intensity Ultrasound
- N. B. Smith, J. E. Cannonj. E. Novakofski, F. K. McKeith, W. D. O'Brien, Jr.

Investigation of Fundamentals, Current Status, and Trends of SAW in Sieeria
- Igor B. Yakovkin

Author Index