https://tue.osiris-student.nl/onderwijscatalogus/extern/cursus?cursuscode=8VM70&collegejaar=2025&taal=enBuilding on the foundation constructed in the course ‘Advanced Imaging Technologies’ (8VC00), several advanced topics will be discussed. The physics and design of ultrasound transducer will be explained as well as recent developments in this field. The extension from 2-D to 3-D ultrasound and new plane wave (ultrafast) imaging technology will be discussed. Next, we will explain the presence of speckle and speckle models and statistics, as well as post-processing techniques to reduce speckle. The photoacoustic effect and photoacoustic imaging will be discussed. An overview of biological safety and the use of ultrasound in treatment will be given. Finally, a series of guest lectures will be given on the following topics: non-linear wave propagation and harmonic imaging, US contrast agents and contrast-enhanced ultrasound.After passing this course, the student
- Show knowledge in the physical concepts and insight in the design (criteria) of (for) ultrasound and photoacoustic transducers and systems.
- Understand the concepts and governing physical equations of advanced beamforming, speckle characteristics & speckle reduction, speed-of-sound measurements, and ultrasound tomographic approaches
- Show knowledge and insight in the concepts of non-linear imaging techniques, including non-linear wave propagation and harmonic imaging, as well as contrast agents and contrast-enhanced imaging.
- Understanding and insight in advanced functional imaging techniques vector velocity imaging, contrast-enhanced US, photoacoustics, non-linear US imaging, and their applications.
- Show knowledge and understanding in issues regarding biological safety and treatment.
Written examination using notebook