Applications of ultrasonics

Abstract The principles of the generation, propagation, and detection of ultrasound are briefly reviewed. Various examples of the application of ultrasound in industry, medicine, and science are described. These include the use of ultrasound in medical diagnosis; in the treatment of certain diseases; in flaw-detection and navigation systems; for control systems in industry; for cleaning; in the operation of drills and saws; and in various metal-working processes. Some scientific applications are also considered and there is a discussion of possible ultrasonic experiments for use in teaching laboratories.

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