Abstract
In this work, we study linear array beamforming for vibro-acoustography systems. The goal of this research is to assess the feasibility of vibro-acoustography imaging systems based on linear arrays for clinical applications. The vibro-acoustography transducer is designed with two arrays driven by two continuous-wave or tone-burst signals at slightly different frequencies. The system beamforming is modeled in a homogeneous and lossless fluid. In this model, the point-spread function (psf) of the system is obtained as the product of the spatial impulse function of each linear array. Three linear array configurations are analyzed for vibro-acoustography systems. Simulations considering 64 elements in each array are performed. Aspects related to clinical applications of vibro-acoustography, such as system spatial resolution, sidelobes, grating lobes and image frame-rate are discussed. It is concluded that linear array transducers can produce acceptable spatial resolution for clinical applications.
| Original language | English (US) |
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| Pages (from-to) | 1-17 |
| Number of pages | 17 |
| Journal | Ultrasonic Imaging |
| Volume | 26 |
| Issue number | 1 |
| DOIs | |
| State | Published - Jan 2004 |
Keywords
- Linear arrays
- Medical imaging
- Radiation force
- Ultrasound
- Vibro-acoustography
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Radiological and Ultrasound Technology
- Radiology Nuclear Medicine and imaging