Mode Conversion of Ultrasonic Waves at Flat Interfaces.

Abstract

The generation of ultrasonic surface waves during beam reflection from liquid-solid interfaces is discussed. Conditions are given under which the surface wave is created on isotropic and anisotropic solids. Methods are described by which the amplitude, velocity and absorption of the surface wave can be measured using optical probes. Critical angle reflectivities and resulting crystal orientation possibilities are discussed. (Author)

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Feb 01, 1971
Accession Number
AD0719937

Entities

People

  • Walter G. Mayer

Organizations

  • Georgetown University

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Absorption
  • Amplitude
  • Conversion
  • Demographic Cohorts
  • Orientation (Direction)
  • Physical Properties
  • Reflection
  • Reflectivity
  • Surface Waves
  • Ultrasounds
  • Waves

Fields of Study

  • Physics

Readers

  • Fluid Dynamics.
  • Materials Science and Engineering.
  • Optical Physics and Photonics.