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Ultrasonic Appucations Using Magnetostrictive Smart Materials
Published online by Cambridge University Press: 16 February 2011
Abstract
Many of the innovations in ultrasonic technology make use of modem smart alloys and materials. As a result, the theory and application of ultrasonic energy have become extremely important in various disciplines such as ultrasonic surgery, deaning and imaging. However, despite the fact that most of these ultrasonic devices are based on widely known materials, there remains a class of materials which have not been fully explored as potential active components in ultrasonic designs. In this paper, the giant magnetostrictive smart material, ETREMA TERFENOL-D®, is discussed to illustrate its potential for such applications. Frequency analysis, reliability and advantages of ultrasonic mechanisms using ETREMA TERFENOL-D® are also shown for a general broadband ultrasonic device. Frequencies between 1 kHz and 30 kHz were obtained for these applications.
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