NON-CONTACT ULTRASONIC TRANSDUCERS FOR NOT

Abstract The various methods for non-contact ultrasonic inspection are reviewed. Electromagnetic, electrostatic and optical systems are described with comments on their application to testing situations outside the laboratory.

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