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Ultrasonic spectroscopy is a technique widely used in solid-state physics, materials science, and geology that utilizes acoustic waves to determine fundamental physical properties of materials, such as their elasticity and mechanical energy dissipation. This book provides complete coverage of the main issues relevant to the design, analysis, and interpretation of ultrasonic experiments. Topics including elasticity, acoustic waves in solids, ultrasonic loss, and the relation of elastic constants to thermodynamic potentials are covered in depth. Modern techniques and experimental methods including resonant ultrasound spectroscopy, digital pulse-echo, and picosecond ultrasound are also introduced and reviewed. This self-contained book includes extensive background theory and is accessible to students new to the field of ultrasonic spectroscopy, as well as to graduate students and researchers in physics, engineering, materials science, and geophysics.

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Advance praise: 'The perfect textbook for students and teachers who want to understand the use of non-destructive acoustic techniques in the evaluation of material properties in general, and phase transitions in particular. Each subject covered in the book is given a rigorous mathematical treatment, accompanied by relevant references. This book will be especially valuable for advanced undergraduate-graduate level students, and for practicing scientists.' Ricardo B. Schwarz, Los Alamos National Laboratory, US National Academy of Engineering Advance praise: 'We expected a top-quality treatment from Professor Leisure, and we received one. The author shows a keen eye for breadth - depth balance and a critical eye for including all essentials and excluding bothersome details. The book blends basic principles with fresh research topics successfully and Professor Leisure achieves a harmonious, well-integrated, balanced mix of measurement and theory and range of topics. Students will enjoy this easy-reading book and old-hands will want this book on their shelf.' Hassel Ledbetter, Engineering and Applied Sciences College, University of Colorado

'The perfect textbook for students and teachers who want to understand the use of non-destructive acoustic techniques in the evaluation of material properties in general, and phase transitions in particular. Each subject covered in the book is given a rigorous mathematical treatment, accompanied by relevant references. This book will be especially valuable for advanced undergraduate-graduate level students, and for practicing scientists.' Ricardo B. Schwarz, Los Alamos National Laboratory, US National Academy of Engineering 'We expected a top-quality treatment from Professor Leisure, and we received one. The author shows a keen eye for breadth - depth balance and a critical eye for including all essentials and excluding bothersome details. The book blends basic principles with fresh research topics successfully and Professor Leisure achieves a harmonious, well-integrated, balanced mix of measurement and theory and range of topics. Students will enjoy this easy-reading book and old-hands will want this book on their shelf.' Hassel Ledbetter, Engineering and Applied Sciences College, University of Colorado Advance praise: 'The perfect textbook for students and teachers who want to understand the use of non-destructive acoustic techniques in the evaluation of material properties in general, and phase transitions in particular. Each subject covered in the book is given a rigorous mathematical treatment, accompanied by relevant references. This book will be especially valuable for advanced undergraduate-graduate level students, and for practicing scientists.' Ricardo B. Schwarz, Los Alamos National Laboratory, US National Academy of Engineering Advance praise: 'We expected a top-quality treatment from Professor Leisure, and we received one. The author shows a keen eye for breadth - depth balance and a critical eye for including all essentials and excluding bothersome details. The book blends basic principles with fresh research topics successfully and Professor Leisure achieves a harmonious, well-integrated, balanced mix of measurement and theory and range of topics. Students will enjoy this easy-reading book and old-hands will want this book on their shelf.' Hassel Ledbetter, Engineering and Applied Sciences College, University of Colorado

'The perfect textbook for students and teachers who want to understand the use of non-destructive acoustic techniques in the evaluation of material properties in general, and phase transitions in particular. Each subject covered in the book is given a rigorous mathematical treatment, accompanied by relevant references. This book will be especially valuable for advanced undergraduate-graduate level students, and for practicing scientists.' Ricardo B. Schwarz, Los Alamos National Laboratory, US National Academy of Engineering 'We expected a top-quality treatment from Professor Leisure, and we received one. The author shows a keen eye for breadth - depth balance and a critical eye for including all essentials and excluding bothersome details. The book blends basic principles with fresh research topics successfully and Professor Leisure achieves a harmonious, well-integrated, balanced mix of measurement and theory and range of topics. Students will enjoy this easy-reading book and old-hands will want this book on their shelf.' Hassel Ledbetter, Engineering and Applied Sciences College, University of Colorado 'The book covers expected subjects such as continuum mechanics of elastic solids, the acoustic approximation and the elastic constants, experimental methods, and ultrasound attenuation ... [this review recommends] this book for anyone entering the field of ultrasonics in solids, the book should be acquired as a ready reference by scientists and engineers who have already been working the field.' J. D. Maynard, The Journal of the Acoustical Society of America Advance praise: 'The perfect textbook for students and teachers who want to understand the use of non-destructive acoustic techniques in the evaluation of material properties in general, and phase transitions in particular. Each subject covered in the book is given a rigorous mathematical treatment, accompanied by relevant references. This book will be especially valuable for advanced undergraduate-graduate level students, and for practicing scientists.' Ricardo B. Schwarz, Los Alamos National Laboratory, US National Academy of Engineering Advance praise: 'We expected a top-quality treatment from Professor Leisure, and we received one. The author shows a keen eye for breadth - depth balance and a critical eye for including all essentials and excluding bothersome details. The book blends basic principles with fresh research topics successfully and Professor Leisure achieves a harmonious, well-integrated, balanced mix of measurement and theory and range of topics. Students will enjoy this easy-reading book and old-hands will want this book on their shelf.' Hassel Ledbetter, Engineering and Applied Sciences College, University of Colorado

'The perfect textbook for students and teachers who want to understand the use of non-destructive acoustic techniques in the evaluation of material properties in general, and phase transitions in particular. Each subject covered in the book is given a rigorous mathematical treatment, accompanied by relevant references. This book will be especially valuable for advanced undergraduate-graduate level students, and for practicing scientists.' Ricardo B. Schwarz, Los Alamos National Laboratory, US National Academy of Engineering 'We expected a top-quality treatment from Professor Leisure, and we received one. The author shows a keen eye for breadth - depth balance and a critical eye for including all essentials and excluding bothersome details. The book blends basic principles with fresh research topics successfully and Professor Leisure achieves a harmonious, well-integrated, balanced mix of measurement and theory and range of topics. Students will enjoy this easy-reading book and old-hands will want this book on their shelf.' Hassel Ledbetter, Engineering and Applied Sciences College, University of Colorado

'The perfect textbook for students and teachers who want to understand the use of non-destructive acoustic techniques in the evaluation of material properties in general, and phase transitions in particular. Each subject covered in the book is given a rigorous mathematical treatment, accompanied by relevant references. This book will be especially valuable for advanced undergraduate-graduate level students, and for practicing scientists.' Ricardo B. Schwarz, Los Alamos National Laboratory, US National Academy of Engineering 'We expected a top-quality treatment from Professor Leisure, and we received one. The author shows a keen eye for breadth - depth balance and a critical eye for including all essentials and excluding bothersome details. The book blends basic principles with fresh research topics successfully and Professor Leisure achieves a harmonious, well-integrated, balanced mix of measurement and theory and range of topics. Students will enjoy this easy-reading book and old-hands will want this book on their shelf.' Hassel Ledbetter, Engineering and Applied Sciences College, University of Colorado 'The book covers expected subjects such as continuum mechanics of elastic solids, the acoustic approximation and the elastic constants, experimental methods, and ultrasound attenuation … [this review recommends] this book for anyone entering the field of ultrasonics in solids, the book should be acquired as a ready reference by scientists and engineers who have already been working the field.' J. D. Maynard, The Journal of the Acoustical Society of America

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Robert G. Leisure is Professor Emeritus in the Department of Physics at Colorado State University, where he served as Chair of the Physics Department from 1984–90. He is also Fellow of the Acoustical Society of America, and of the Institute of Physics. His work focuses on ultrasonic studies of solids.

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