Foundations of Biomedical Ultrasound
Author | : Richard S. C. Cobbold |
Publisher | : Oxford University Press |
Total Pages | : 844 |
Release | : 2006-09-07 |
ISBN-10 | : 0199775125 |
ISBN-13 | : 9780199775125 |
Rating | : 4/5 (125 Downloads) |
Download or read book Foundations of Biomedical Ultrasound written by Richard S. C. Cobbold and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 2006-09-07 with total page 844 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Foundations of Biomedical Ultrasound provides a thorough and detailed treatment of the underlying physics and engineering of medical ultrasound practices. It covers the fundamental engineering behind ultrasound equipment, properties of acoustic wave motion, the behavior of waves in various media, non-linear waves and the creation of images. The most comprehensive book on the subject, Foundations of Biomedical Ultrasound is an indispensable reference for any medical professional working with ultrasound imaging, and a comprehensive introduction to the subject for students. The author has been researching and teaching biomedical ultrasonics at the University of Toronto for the past 25 years.