Scanning Acoustic Microscopy (SAM): A Robust Method for Defect Detection during the Manufacturing Process of Ultrasound Probes for Medical Imaging. [PDF]
Sensors (Basel), 2019 The main aim of this paper is to provide the feasibility of non-destructive testing (NDT) method, such as scanning acoustic microscopy (SAM), for damage detection in ultrasound (US) probes for medical imaging during the manufacturing process. In a highly
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Scanning Acoustic Microscopy and Time-Resolved Fluorescence Spectroscopy for Characterization of Atherosclerotic Plaques. [PDF]
Sci Rep, 2018 Atherosclerotic plaques constitute the primary cause of heart attack and stroke. However, we still lack a clear identification of the plaques. Here, we evaluate the feasibility of scanning acoustic microscopy (SAM) and time-resolved fluorescence ...
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Determination of Ultrastructural Properties of Human Carotid Atherosclerotic Plaques by Scanning Acoustic Microscopy, Micro-Computer Tomography, Scanning Electron Microscopy and Energy Dispersive X-Ray Spectroscopy. [PDF]
Sci Rep, 2019 Microcalcification is the precursor of vulnerability of plaques in humans. Visualization of such small structures in vivo with high spatial resolution is an unsolved issue.
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Examination of metal mobilization from a gunshot by scanning acoustic microscopy, scanning electron microscopy, energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy, and inductively coupled plasma optical emission spectroscopy: a case report [PDF]
Journal of Medical Case Reports, 2018 Background Projectile foreign bodies are known to cause chronic heavy metal toxicity due to the release of metal into the bloodstream. However, the local effect around the metallic object has not been investigated and the main goal of our study is to ...
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Wafer-Based Evaluation of the Effects of Center Frequency and F-Number on Lateral Resolution in Scanning Acoustic Microscopy [PDF]
SensorsScanning acoustic microscopy is a useful non-destructive imaging technique for semiconductor inspection, providing acoustic contrast without physical sectioning.
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Journal of Power Sources Advances, 2020 Scanning Acoustic Microscopy (SAM) is shown here for the first time to be suitable for the visualization of defects like electrolyte leakage, faulty electrodes and gas accumulation inside coin and pouch battery cells.
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Scanning Acoustic Microscopy-A Novel Noninvasive Method to Determine Tumor Interstitial Fluid Pressure in a Xenograft Tumor Model. [PDF]
Transl Oncol, 2016 Elevated tumor interstitial fluid pressure (TIFP) is a prominent feature of solid tumors and hampers the transmigration of therapeutic macromolecules, for example, large monoclonal antibodies, from tumor-supplying vessels into the tumor interstitium ...
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Ultrasonics, 1993 Abstract Acoustic microscopy is a well-established and useful technique for imaging and investigating the properties of materials such as metals, ceramics and composites, as well as integrated circuits and biological samples. This article covers the scanning acoustic microscope (SAM), explains its operating principle and the various system ...
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Selective deletion or preservation of tissue components via enzymatic digestion monitored by scanning acoustic microscopy [PDF]
Scientific ReportsDetecting specific tissue components is valuable in histology. Scanning acoustic microscopy (SAM) measures the attenuation-of-sound (AOS) through tissue sections, enabling the generation of histological images without staining.
Katsutoshi Miura, Toshihide Iwashita
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Recent Progress in Structural Integrity Evaluation of Microelectronic Packaging Using Scanning Acoustic Microscopy (SAM): A Review [PDF]
SensorsMicroelectronic packaging is crucial for protecting, powering, and interconnecting semiconductor chips, playing a critical role in the functionality and reliability of electronic devices.
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