test 1 Flashcards
What are the two types of waves?
- Mechanical (physical medium)
- Electromagnetic (vaccum)
What is a transverse wave?
Particle motionis transverse to wave direction.
What is a longitudinal wave?
The direction of the wave is parallel to the direction.
What does “trans” mean?
Across
What does “ducere” mean?
To lead.
What does a transducer do?
It converts one form of energy to another.
What are some examples of “transducers” (Ea→Eb)
- Microphone
- Spekers
- Light Bulbs
- Eyes
- Ears
T/F:
Is an ultrasound transducer bidirectional.
True.
What is the peizoelectric effect?
It converts voltage energy into pressure.
What does “piezo” mean?
Pressure.
What does “electrum” mean/consist of?
Amber, which is Au/Ag conductive mixture.
What are some materials that are peizoelectric?
- Quartz
- PZT
- Pb=Lead
- Zinconate
- Titanate
- Ceramics
- Ceramic admixtures
What is polarization?
It is the separation of (+) and (-) changes.
What are the 5 steps to polarization?
- Apply heat
- Apply magnetic field
- Remove heat
- Remove magnetic field
- Crystalline sets.
How do you find the curie temperature?
(300xCx9/5)
What is the impedance of a transducer?
30 MR
What are the components of a transducer from top to bottom (chord)?
- 1/2 λ matching layer
- PZT
- Backing material
- Tuning coil
- Coaxial cable
- Metal shield
What does the backing material do?
It shortens the ring of the transducer.
(muffles sound tone and duration)
What is used to avoid reflection at the PZT?
Backing material interface.
Why is the backing material used to avoid relfection at the PZT: backing material interface?
Because it has a similar impedance as PZT.
What is the unit for impedance?
Rayls= kg/m2xsec
What is the formula for impedance?
Z=density x speed
Z=p x c
What is the unit for density?
kg/m3