TY - GEN
T1 - Feasibility of time reversal acoustics in diagnostic ultrasound imaging
AU - Ohm, Won Suk
PY - 2008
Y1 - 2008
N2 - This paper explores some engineering issues associated with the application of time reversal acoustics to diagnostic ultrasound imaging. The discussion is twofold. First, suitability of the existing diagnostic ultrasound transducers as time reversal mirrors is addressed. Second, the reversal of nonlinear process is examined in the context of contrast agent imaging. Time reversal has been suggested as a means to minimize the emergence of tissue harmonic components, leading to improved detection of contrast-agent harmonics. However, simulation indicates otherwise.
AB - This paper explores some engineering issues associated with the application of time reversal acoustics to diagnostic ultrasound imaging. The discussion is twofold. First, suitability of the existing diagnostic ultrasound transducers as time reversal mirrors is addressed. Second, the reversal of nonlinear process is examined in the context of contrast agent imaging. Time reversal has been suggested as a means to minimize the emergence of tissue harmonic components, leading to improved detection of contrast-agent harmonics. However, simulation indicates otherwise.
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U2 - 10.1063/1.2956257
DO - 10.1063/1.2956257
M3 - Conference contribution
AN - SCOPUS:49149107598
SN - 9780735405448
T3 - AIP Conference Proceedings
SP - 452
EP - 455
BT - Nonlinear Acoustics - Fundamentals and Applications - ISNA18 - 18th International Symposium on Nonlinear Acoustics
T2 - 18th International Symposium on Nonlinear Acoustics, ISNA18
Y2 - 7 July 2008 through 10 July 2008
ER -