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Ultrasound has found an increasing number of applications in recent years due to greatly increased computing power. Ultrasound devices are often preferred over other devices because of their lower cost, portability, and non-invasive nature. Patients using ultrasound can avoid the dangers of radiological imaging devices such as x-rays, CT scans, and radioactive media injections. Ultrasound is also a preferred and practical method of detecting material fatique and defects in metals, composites, semiconductors, wood, etc.

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Ultrasound and Elastic Waves is interesting for use as an introduction and reference for non-specialists and newcomers in the field.Friedrich Kremer, Universitaet Leipzig

Ultrasound and Elastic Waves is interesting for use as an introduction and reference for non-specialists and newcomers in the field. Friedrich Kremer, Universitaet Leipzig

""Ultrasound and Elastic Waves is interesting for use as an introduction and reference for non-specialists and newcomers in the field."" --Friedrich Kremer, Universitaet Leipzig

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Dr. Lempriere is a retired aerospace engineer with expertise in the mechanical properties and behavior of materials. He worked for 33 years in the aerospace industry at both Boeing and Lockheed.

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