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 (first lecture on 14.1.)

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

Exercises/Demos: Wed 12.15-14.00, Period III: Physicum D114, Period IV: Physicum D106

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

12.2. Fifth set of exercises published.

5.2. Fourth set of exercises published.

29.1. Third set of exercises published.

22.1. Second set of exercises published. Exercise session classroom changed!

15.1. First set of exercises published – first exercise session will be held on Wed 22.1.!

First lecture on 14.1.

SCHEDULE AND LECTURE NOTES

To notes

EXERCISES AND DEMOS

Exercises:

Demos:

FINAL PROJECT

See instructions for the final project: TBA