Sound Waves: Frequency Parameters
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What is the primary effect of a decrease in area on the intensity of an ultrasound pulse?

  • Increases amplitude
  • Reduces power
  • Increases intensity (correct)
  • Decreases frequency

    • What happens to the amplitude of an ultrasound pulse as it travels through a medium?

  • It is weakened (correct)
  • It remains constant
  • It increases
  • It is unaffected

    • What is the 'on' or 'transmit' time during which the ultrasound wave is emitted called?

  • Pulse duration
  • Pulse repetition period
  • Dead time
  • Cycle (correct)

    • What is the term for the period during which the transducer awaits the return of the echoes?

    <p>Dead time</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of ultrasound is predominantly employed in echocardiography for acquiring Doppler information?

    <p>Continuous wave</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of a pulsed transducer in ultrasound diagnostic imaging?

    <p>To generate multiple, sequential, short pulses</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the frequency bandwidth of a pulsed transducer?

    <p>A variety of frequencies</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the limitation of continuous wave ultrasound in terms of creating images?

    <p>It is incapable of creating anatomic images</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the reciprocal of Pulse Repetition Frequency (PRF)?

    <p>Pulse Repetition Period (PRP)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the effect of increasing the number of cycles in a pulse on Pulse Duration?

    <p>Pulse Duration increases</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the relationship between Pulse Repetition Frequency (PRF) and imaging depth?

    <p>PRF decreases as imaging depth increases</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the unit of measurement for Pulse Duration?

    <p>Microsecond</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the effect of increasing the Pulse Repetition Frequency (PRF) on Pulse Repetition Period (PRP)?

    <p>PRP decreases</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the formula to calculate Pulse Duration (PD)?

    <p>PD = n × T</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the typical range of values for Pulse Repetition Period (PRP) in clinical imaging?

    <p>100 microseconds to 1 millisecond</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the duty factor (DF) in ultrasound?

    <p>The percentage of time that the ultrasound system transmits sound</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of the listening time in a pulsed ultrasound system?

    <p>To receive echoes that form a scan line on the instrument display</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the range of typical duty factors for sonography?

    <p>0.1% to 1.0%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does the pulse duration affect the duty factor in Doppler ultrasound?

    <p>It increases the duty factor</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the formula to calculate the duty factor (DF) in a pulsed ultrasound system?

    <p>DF = Pulse duration / Pulse repetition period</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary difference between continuous wave ultrasound and pulsed wave ultrasound?

    <p>Continuous wave ultrasound is on 100% of the time</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the spatial pulse length (SPL) dependent on?

    <p>Frequency and wavelength</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the effect of attenuation on ultrasound waves as they travel through a medium?

    <p>It progressively reduces the amplitude or intensity of the ultrasound waves</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the sonographer able to adjust during an ultrasound examination?

    <p>The imaging depth</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the unit of frequency that is equivalent to 1,000 Hz?

    <p>Kilohertz (kHz)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What determines the frequency of an ultrasound wave?

    <p>The sound source</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the product of frequency and period?

    <p>1 second</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What affects the resolution and penetration of sonographic images?

    <p>The frequency of the ultrasound wave</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the symbol used to represent the period of an ultrasound wave?

    <p>T</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens to the frequency of an ultrasound wave as the piezoelectric crystals in the transducer get thinner?

    <p>It increases</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the frequency of an ultrasound wave if five cycles occur within one millionth of a second?

    <p>5 MHz</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Can the period of an ultrasound wave be altered by the sonographer?

    <p>No</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the primary driver for the advancement of SONAR technology during World War I?

    <p>The threat of U-boats</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who is credited with creating an early ultrasound device using piezoelectric principles?

    <p>Langevin</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In what era did diagnostic uses for ultrasound start to emerge?

    <p>Late 1940s</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of ultrasound technology did institutions worldwide develop in the mid-20th century?

    <p>Pulsed ultrasound technology</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a characteristic of pulsed ultrasound transducers?

    <p>Emission of ultrasound waves in pulses</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the limitation of continuous wave ultrasound in terms of creating images?

    <p>It is unable to create images</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for the period during which the transducer awaits the return of the echoes?

    <p>Pulse repetition period</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the reciprocal of the pulse repetition period?

    <p>Pulse repetition frequency</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Ultrasound Physics and Instrumentation

    • Decrease in area (focusing) increases intensity because power is more concentrated.
    • Ultrasound pulse is weakened (reduction of amplitude) as it travels through a medium, known as attenuation.
    • Amplitude is the maximum amount of variation that occurs in an acoustic variable (pressure, in this case).
    • Intensity is the power in a sound wave divided by the area over which the power is spread (the beam area).

    Pulsed Wave Ultrasound

    • A pulse must have a distinct beginning and end.
    • Pulsed ultrasound comprises two main components: the cycle (the "on" or "transmit" time) and the dead time (the "off" or "receive" time).
    • Pulsed transducers are designed to generate multiple, sequential, short pulses, allowing for the simultaneous use of the same crystal or group of crystals for both sound transmission and echo reception.
    • Pulsed wave transducers emit ultrasound waves that span a variety of frequencies, referred to as the frequency bandwidth.
    • Pulsed wave transducers are responsible for generating all types of ultrasound diagnostic images, including both real-time and static.

    Duty Factor (DF)

    • Duty factor (DF) is the percentage of time that the ultrasound system transmits sound.
    • DF is calculated by dividing the pulse duration by the pulse repetition period.
    • Typical DFs for sonography are in the range of 0.1% to 1.0%, and for Doppler ultrasound, 0.5% to 5.0%.
    • The sonographer can adjust the DF by changing the imaging depth.

    Spatial Pulse Length (SPL)

    • SPL is the length of a pulse from front to back.
    • SPL is equal to the length of each cycle times the number of cycles in the pulse.
    • SPL determines axial resolution.
    • SPL decreases with increasing frequency because wavelength decreases with increasing frequency.

    Ultrasound Interaction with Tissue

    • Attenuation refers to the progressive reduction in amplitude or intensity of ultrasound waves as they travel through a medium.

    Pulse Repetition Frequency (PRF)

    • PRF refers to the number of sound pulses generated by the transducer per second.
    • There is an inverse relationship between imaging depth and PRF, meaning as imaging depth increases, PRF decreases.
    • The sonographer can adjust PRF, and the adjustment is particularly relevant to achieve optimal imaging depth.

    Pulse Repetition Period (PRP)

    • PRP refers to the time from the beginning of one pulse to the beginning of the next one.
    • PRP is the reciprocal of PRF, expressed in milliseconds or any unit of time.
    • The determination of PRP is influenced by the sound source, and it can be adjusted by the operator.

    Pulse Duration (PD)

    • PD is the time that it takes for one pulse to occur.
    • PD is equal to the period (the time for one cycle) times the number of cycles in the pulse (n) and is expressed in microseconds.
    • Sonographic pulses are typically two or three cycles long, and Doppler pulses are typically 5 to 30 cycles long.
    • PD decreases if the number of cycles in a pulse is decreased or if the frequency is increased (reducing the period).

    Sound Wave Parameters: Frequency

    • Frequency is the number of complete variations (cycles) that an acoustic variable (pressure, in this case) goes through in 1 second.
    • Units of frequency: Measured in hertz (Hz), kilohertz (kHz), and megahertz (MHz), where one hertz is equivalent to one cycle per second, one kilohertz equals 1,000 Hz, and one megahertz is 1,000,000 Hz.
    • Frequency is determined by the sound source.
    • Frequency-period relationship: The product of frequency and period equals 1 second.

    Resonance Frequency in Ultrasound Transducers

    • The resonance frequency of an ultrasound transducer is primarily determined by its piezoelectric crystals.
    • Thinner crystals in the transducer vibrate at higher frequencies compared to thicker crystals.
    • Frequency plays a crucial role in determining the resolution and penetration of sonographic images.
    • Frequency is adjustable based on the transducer and sonographic instrument used.

    The Evolution of Ultrasound Technology

    • 1794: Spallanzani's exploration led to the discovery of sound beyond the audible spectrum.
    • 1880: The Curie brothers, Pierre and Jacques, identified the piezoelectric effect, foundational for later ultrasound technology.
    • 1912: Utilizing piezoelectric principles, Langevin created an early ultrasound device.
    • 1917: World War I's naval warfare spurred the advancement of SONAR technology.
    • 1930s: Diagnostic uses for ultrasound started to emerge, marking a new era in medical imaging.
    • 1942: Dussik published the pioneering study on the ultrasound examination of the brain.
    • Late 1940s: The medical industry began experimenting with ultrasound for medical purposes.
    • Institutions worldwide developed pulsed ultrasound technology, leading to 'B Mode' imaging.
    • The real-time B-scan ultrasound was developed and introduced in obstetric imaging.
    • Ultrasound technology expanded with the advent of three-dimensional (3D) and four-dimensional (4D) imaging.

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