Ultrasound physics and technology : how, why, and when / Vivien Gibbs, David Cole, Antonio Sassano.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Introduction to diagnostic ultrasound -- Principles and physics of ultrasound imaging : simple terminology definitions -- The piezoelectric effect -- Acoustic impedance -- The ultrasound beam -- Transducers -- Resolution -- Ultrasound interactions and attenuation -- Artifacts -- Instrumentation and controls -- Physical principles of doppler ultrasound -- Ultrasound safety -- Quality assurance and performance testing -- New technology and recent advances in ultrasound imaging.