Provides in-depth coverage of the theoretical background of piezoelectric and electrostrictive actuators, practical materials, device designs, drive/control techniques, typical applications, and future trends in the field...
This text was writtem as a result of the many requests from potential sonochemists for an introduction and guide to the practical aspects of the topic. Theory is kept to a minimum and it is suitable for both academic and industrial readership at all levels...
The principles of the modern physical theory of the effect of ultrasonic and other acoustic fields on chemical reactions are presented. Special attention is given to the influence of acoustic fields on chemical reactions in nonaqueous systems, catalytic processes and reactions involving macromolecules-processes...
Lectures from a course at Coventry Polytechnic (England) in September 1988 introduce the physical principles and mathematical concepts in both diagnostic ultrasound (used in materials characterization and flaw detection) and power ultrasound (used to affect chemical reactivity)...