Zhang et al., 1996 - Google Patents
1.5 dimensional arrays for effective dynamic focusing and receivingZhang et al., 1996
- Document ID
- 13303385807133380530
- Author
- Zhang J
- Xue Q
- Ogawa S
- Publication year
- Publication venue
- 1996 IEEE Ultrasonics Symposium. Proceedings
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The traditional one dimensional (1-D) array transducers can produce thin slices only within a fixed focal zone. 1.5-D arrays, however, provide the capability of performing dynamic focusing and receiving to change focal zone by varying elevational apertures. This paper …
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