Dynamic Receive Focusing
Temporal Resolution
Axial and Lateral Resolution
Transducer Focusing
Elements of a Transducer
100

During _______, when reflected sound arrives at the transducer, multiple neighboring elements in the probe are excited

What is reception?

100

Temporal resolution is better when images are created more____________

What is frequently?

100

The ability to distinguish two objects along the axis of the beam.

What is Axial resolution?

100

Focusing helps to sharpen the ultrasound image by ___________ the beam.

What is narrowing?

100

What is responsible for generating and receiving the sound waves.

What is PZT?

200

A more accurate image can be created when the ultrasound receiver introduces_____________

What is variable time delays?

200

Temporal Resolution pertains to___________

What is accuracy in time?

200

The ability to distinguish objects side by side.

What is Lateral Resolution?

200

____________ focusing is used with linear sequential, phased array, annular phase, convex, and vector transducers.  

What is electronic?

200

PZT elements convert electrical signals to __________

What is mechanical sound?

300

With dynamic receive focusing, the reflected sound is focused at ______________

What is many depths?

300

Temporal resolution is related to_____________

What is Frame Rate?

300

Improves with narrower beams and higher frequencies

What is Lateral Resolution?

300

Transmit focusing and dynamic receive focusing improve____________ resolution over a great range of depths.

What is lateral?

300

The piezoelectric material is _________ wavelength thick.

What is one-half?

400

Dynamic receive focusing is performed_____________ by the ultrasound system

What is automatically?

400

_______________ improves temporal resolution.

What is high frame rate?

400

Improves with higher frequencies and shorter pulse lengths.

What is Axial Resolution.

400

When focusing, beam diameter in the _______ zone increases.

What is far?

400

______________ describes the property of certain materials to create a voltage when they are mechanically deformed or when pressure is applied to them.

What is Piezoelectric Effect?

500

Dynamic Range Focusing is achieved by introducing varying ___________in the signals returning to the ultrasound system.

What is phase delay?

500

What is the fundamental limitation of temporal resolution?

What is Speed of sound in the medium?

500

Lateral resolution is determined by__________

What is the width of the sound beam?

500

When focusing beam diameter in near field and ______ zone is reduced.

What is Focal?

500

PZT materials change shape when a voltage is applied to them.n. This process is called_________

What is Reverse Piezoelectric Effect?