Nonlinear properties of ultrasound contrast microbubbles and their application in nonlinear ultrasound contrast imaging
- VernacularTitle:超声造影微泡非线性声学特性与成像研究进展
- Author:
Tao LING
;
Hairong ZHENG
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Ultrasonography;
Microbubble;
Nonlinear acoustics;
Harmonic imaging;
Subharmonic imaging;
Ultraharmonic imaging
- From:
Chinese Journal of Interventional Imaging and Therapy
2009;6(4):392-396
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
When insonated with fundamental frequency, the ultrasound contrast microbubbles are able to produce nonlinear scattering and generate nonlinear frequencies. The nonlinear properties of these microbubbles can be used to create nonlinear imaging modality and significantly improve the diagnostic capability of medical ultrasound. This paper was a review about the current research progress of nonlinear properties of ultrasound contrast microbubbles and nonlinear imaging, especially about the nonlinear properties under different frequency, acoustic pressure and the application of nonlinear imaging. A prospect of the future research and application was finally put forward in the paper.
