ULTRASONICS (MATR338), Spring 2025

Scope: 10 cr

Lecturer: Prof. Edward Hæggström

Assistants:
M.Sc. Jere Hyvönen
M.Sc. Topi Pudas, topi.pudas(at)helsinki.fi

Feel free to contact Topi Pudas with any questions or concerns relating to the course.

Why ultrasonics?

This course gives a comprehensive overview of the many applications of ultrasound. We also delve into the physics behind ultrasonic interactions in both sensing and actuation applications.

Course duration: 14.1.2025-30.4.2025

Lectures: Tue 10.15-12.00 (D116) and Wed 10.15-12.00 (D115), Physicum

Exercises/Demos: Wed 12.15-14.00, A209 Physicum

Literature:

  • Ensminger:”Ultrasonics: Fundamentals, Technologies, and Applications”, available as e-book through helka.
  • Kino: “Acoustic Waves: Devices, Imaging & Analog Signal Processing”
  • Kinsler et al.: “Fundamentals of Acoustics”
  • Morse et al.: “Theoretical Acoustics”
  • Laser Ultrasonics By C. B. Scruby, L. E. Drain
  • Briggs: “Acoustic Microscopy”

NEWS

First exercise session will be held on Wed 22.1.!

SCHEDULE AND LECTURE NOTES

To notes

EXERCISES AND DEMOS

Exercises:

Demos:

FINAL PROJECT

See instructions for the final project: TBA