title: Basic nonlinear acoustics: an introduction for radiological physicists.
abstract: Presented is a brief introduction to nonlinear acoustics, a topic of increasing importance in modern diagnostic ultrasound. Specifically treated is shock wave and harmonic production in lossless media. We also present a description of linear attenuation mechanisms in soft tissue and finally nonlinear propagation in soft tissue.
authors.affiliation: Department of Radiology, University of South Alabama College of Medicine, 2451 Fillingim Street, Mobile, Alabama 36617, USA. mharpen@usouthal.edu
authors.forename: Michael D
authors.initials: MD
authors.lastname: Harpen
mesh_terms: D000162:Acoustics; D003198:Computer Simulation; D003238:Connective Tissue / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D006283:Health Physics; D006801:Humans; D008954:Models, Biological; D017711:Nonlinear Dynamics; D011829:Radiation Dosage; D011874:Radiometry / Q000379:methods*; D012542:Scattering, Radiation; D014463:Ultrasonography / Q000379:methods*