SAW attenuation measurement in the acoustic microscope

Abstract
A direct method for measuring surface-acoustic-wave attenuation using the scanning acoustic microscope is presented. The use of an annular lens excludes the longitudinal wave component from a normal V(z) measurement, and so an interference-free measurement of surface-wave attenuation alone is possible. Simple corrections compensate for both absorption in the coupling fluid as well as variations in the critical angle.

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