Title :
Real-time acousto-optical image conversion
Author :
Delannoy, B. ; Thomin, G. ; Moriamez, M.
Author_Institution :
Centre Universitaire de Valenciennes, Valenciennes, France
Abstract :
We report a new means of visualising, in real time, the potential distribution induced by an ultrasonic wave on the surface of a piezoelectric quartz wafer. The absence of scanning and a shutter function make this new system an original acousto-optical component.
Keywords :
acoustic imaging; acousto-optical devices; image convertors; piezoelectric materials; piezoelectric quartz wafer; real time acoustooptical image conversion; ultrasonic wave;
Journal_Title :
Electronics Letters
DOI :
10.1049/el:19750256
