Product code: PHYSCD01

Author: Brian Starkoff, AMS

This CD ROM consists of 12 modules encompassing the physics of ultrasound. The content is designed for those at the beginning of the learning curve for ultrasound physics.Each lesson includes interactive exercises and a self test assessment.

Topics covered include:

Module 1

Module 2

Lesson 1

 

 

Lesson 2

 
  • Fundamentals; Binary System
  • Wave Physics
  • Sound Propagation
  • Wave Terminology

 

  • Velocity Variation
  • Wave Interference

Lesson 1

 

Lesson 2

  • Power & Intensity
  • Decibels
  • Dynamic Range
  • Sound Tissue Interactions
    • refraction attenuation
    • absorption
    • divergence
    • reflection/scattering
  • Time Gain Compensation
Module 3 Module 4

Lesson 1

 

Lesson 2

 

 
  • Simple transducers
    • Start
    • Matching Layer

     

  • Pulse-echo Imaging Beam
  • Beam Characteristics
  • Intensity Variation
    • Spatial Variation
    • Temporal Variation

Lesson 1

 

Lesson 2

 
  • Beam Profile
  • Beamwidth
  • Side Lobes
  • Beam Focussing
  • Electronic Focussing
  • Multiple Focal Zones
  • Dynamic Aperture
  • Dynamic Receive Focussing
Module 5 Module 6

Lesson 1

 

Lesson 2

 
  • Resolution - Introduction
  • Axial Resolution
  • Lateral Resolution
  • Beam Characteristics - Frequency Content
  • Intensity Variation - Spatial
  • Intensity Variation - Temporal

Lesson 1

 

Lesson 2

 
  • Pulse Echo Imaging
  • A-Mode
  • B-Mode
  • Line Density
  • M-Mode
  • Real Time Imaging - Frame Rate
Module 7 Module 8

Lesson 1

 

Lesson 2

 

Lesson 3
  • Real Time Transducers
  • Linear Arrays
  • Mechanical Sectors
  • Electronic Sectors
  • Annular Arrays

 

  • Radial Transducers
  • B-Mode Steering

Lesson 1

 

Lesson 2

 
  • Signal Processing
  • Scan Conversion
  • Analog Scan Converter
  • Digital Scan Conversion
  • Analog-Digital Conversion
Module 9 Module 10

Lesson 1

 

Lesson 2
  • Signal Processing
  • Pre-Processing

 

  • Image Updating - Frame Averaging
  • Write Zoom
 Lesson 1
  • Post Processing - Read Zoom
  • Gey Scale Mapping
Module 11 Module 12

Lesson 1

 

Lesson 2
  • Harmonic Imaging
    • Principles
    • Pulse Inversion
    • General
  • Biological Effects
    • Thermal Index
    • Mechanical Index

Lesson 1

 

Lesson 2
  • Quality Control
  • Tests
    • General
    • Contrast Resolution
  • Quality Control Tests
    • Slice Thickness
  • New Developments

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Ultrasound Physics - CD ROM