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ASM Handbook
Nondestructive Evaluation of Materials
Edited by
ASM International
Volume
17
ISBN electronic:
978-1-62708-190-0
Publication date:
2018
Book Chapter
Acoustic Microscopy[1]
By
Bernhard R. Tittmann
Bernhard R. Tittmann
The Pennsylvania State University
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Lawrence W. Kessler
Lawrence W. Kessler
Sonoscan, Inc.
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Published:2018
Abstract
This article discusses the fundamentals and operating principles of the following acoustic microscopy methods: scanning laser acoustic microscopy, C-mode scanning acoustic microscopy, and scanning acoustic microscopy. It describes the applications of acoustic microscopy for detecting defects in metals, ceramics, glasses, polymers, and composites with examples.
Topics
Manufacturing defects,
Nondestructive testing,
Eddy current inspection,
Magnetic particle inspection,
Liquid penetrant inspection,
Service lifetime testing,
Composites,
Ceramics,
Glasses,
Polymers,
Acoustic microscopy,
Scanning acoustic microscopy,
C-mode scanning acoustic microscopy,
Scanning laser acoustic microscopy
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Citation
Bernhard R. Tittmann, Lawrence W. Kessler, Acoustic Microscopy, Nondestructive Evaluation of Materials, Vol 17, ASM Handbook, Edited By Aquil Ahmad, Leonard J. Bond, ASM International, 2018, p 331–352, https://doi.org/10.31399/asm.hb.v17.a0006466
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