Three-dimensional synthetic aperture focusing using a rocking convex array transducer

Volumetric imaging can be performed using 1-D arrays in combination with mechanical motion. Outside the elevation focus of the array, the resolution and contrast quickly degrade compared with the lateral plane, because of the fixed transducer focus. This paper shows the feasibility of using syntheti...

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Veröffentlicht in:IEEE transactions on ultrasonics, ferroelectrics, and frequency control. - 1986. - 57(2010), 5 vom: 30. Mai, Seite 1051-63
1. Verfasser: Andresen, Henrik (VerfasserIn)
Weitere Verfasser: Nikolov, Svetoslav Ivanov, Pedersen, Mads Møller, Buckton, Daniel, Jensen, Jørgen Arendt
Format: Online-Aufsatz
Sprache:English
Veröffentlicht: 2010
Zugriff auf das übergeordnete Werk:IEEE transactions on ultrasonics, ferroelectrics, and frequency control
Schlagworte:Journal Article Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
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