Characteristics of wide-band planar ultrasonic transducers using plane and edge wave contributions

Abstract
The transient pressure fields of ideal planar ultrasonic transducers may be described in terms of plane and edge wave contributions. Based on this concept, a technique is developed which allows characterization of wideband unfocused transducers by a single measurement close to the transducer face. This method is examined experimentally for both polyvinylidene difluoride and commercial PZT transducers. Also investigated is the effective radiated frequency of these devices.<>

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