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Sonography Physics & Instrumentation

Finally, an ultrasound physics and instrumentation text written by a sonographer for sonographers.  Presented in an easy-to-read and generously illustrated narrative style, Acoustics to Images covers the scientific principles and technological concepts that make sonographic imaging a reality.  This new addition to the SPI resource library offers full chapters on pertinent acoustic physics, conventional imaging instrumentation, and a comparative overview of state-of-the-art  advances in ultrasound imaging architecture.

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While the content covers virtually all of the material found in national certifying examinations, this book, unlike many texts currently in use, is not exam-centric in its approach.  With significant developments in sonographic imaging technology that open the door to new and exciting diagnostic applications, Acoustics to Images offers a coherent foundation for understanding these advances to both students and active practitioners. 

Entire book can be previewed and purchased at: 

www.blurb.com

Chapter Titles

Conventional  Topics

  • The Nature of Sound

  • Interaction with Soft Tissue

  • Acoustic Bioeffects

  • Transducers

  • Beam Geometry

  • Pulse Echo Imaging

  • Image Resolution and Quality

  • Image Artifacts

  • Doppler Modalities

Advanced Topics

  • Comparative Imaging Architecture

  • Virtual Beamforming

  • MEMS-based Transducers

  • Single Crystal Transducers

  • Conventional & Advanced Imaging Modalities

  • Non-Doppler Vascular Modalities

  • Ultrasound Elastography

  • Contrast-Enhanced Ultrasound

Generously Illustrated for Visual Learners

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