Search research articles

ABOUT JoVE

Overview Leadership Blog JoVE Help Center

AUTHORS

Publishing Process Editorial Board Scope & Policies Peer Review FAQ Submit

LIBRARIANS

Testimonials Subscriptions Access Resources Library Advisory Board FAQ

RESEARCH

JoVE Journal Methods Collections JoVE Encyclopedia of Experiments Archive

EDUCATION

JoVE Core JoVE Business JoVE Science Education JoVE Lab Manual Faculty Resource Center Faculty Site

Terms & Conditions of Use

Related Concept Videos

Ultrasonography

Ultrasonography

Ultrasonography is an imaging technique that uses high-frequency sound waves to visualize the body's internal structures. It is a non-invasive and safe procedure that does not involve the use of ionizing radiation, making it widely used in various medical fields. Ultrasonography is used to study heart function, blood flow in the neck or extremities, certain conditions such as gallbladder disease, and fetal growth and development.
During an ultrasonography procedure, a handheld device called a...

Ultrasound I: Abdominal Ultrasonography

Ultrasound I: Abdominal Ultrasonography

Introduction:
Abdominal ultrasonography, commonly known as abdominal ultrasound, is a vital, non-invasive medical imaging technique widely used in healthcare.
Procedure:
This diagnostic tool allows the clinician to visually inspect internal structures within the abdomen, including vital organs such as the liver, gallbladder, pancreas, kidneys, and spleen.
The abdominal ultrasound process begins with applying a special gel to the patient's skin over the abdomen. This gel enhances the...

Imaging Studies II: Ultrasonography

Imaging Studies II: Ultrasonography

IntroductionUltrasonography, or renal ultrasound, is a noninvasive medical imaging technique that uses high-frequency sound waves to visualize the kidneys, ureters, bladder, and surrounding tissues.Indications for Urinary System UltrasonographyUrinary system ultrasonography is indicated in various clinical scenarios, such as:Kidney Stones (Urolithiasis): To detect and monitor the size and presence of kidney or urinary tract stones.Hydronephrosis: To assess the dilation of the renal pelvis and...

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by

Same author

Experiences of women sexual assault survivors with police in the early aftermath of assault: Results from a large-scale prospective study.

Research square·2024

Same author

Wide-Band Wide-Beam Circularly-Polarized Slot-Coupled Antenna for Wide-Angle Beam Scanning Arrays.

Sensors (Basel, Switzerland)·2023

Same author

"Conical" Frustum Multi-Beam Phased Arrays for Air Traffic Control Radars.

Sensors (Basel, Switzerland)·2022

Same author

Full-Vectorial <i>3D</i> Microwave Imaging of Sparse Scatterers through a Multi-Task Bayesian Compressive Sensing Approach.

Journal of imaging·2021

Same author

Three-dimensional electromagnetic imaging of dielectric targets by means of the multiscaling inexact-Newton method.

Journal of the Optical Society of America. A, Optics, image science, and vision·2017

Same author

Highly Uniform Anodically Deposited Film of MnO<sub>2</sub> Nanoflakes on Carbon Fibers for Flexible and Wearable Fiber-Shaped Supercapacitors.

ACS applied materials & interfaces·2017

Search research articles

Related Experiment Video

Updated: May 29, 2026

Universal Hand-held Three-dimensional Optoacoustic Imaging Probe for Deep Tissue Human Angiography and Functional Preclinical Studies in Real Time

Universal Hand-held Three-dimensional Optoacoustic Imaging Probe for Deep Tissue Human Angiography and Functional Preclinical Studies in Real Time

Published on: November 4, 2014

ADS-based array design for 2-D and 3-D ultrasound imaging.

Giacomo Oliveri¹, Andrea Massa

¹Electromagnetic Diagnostic (ELEDIA) ResearchGroup, Department of Information and Communication Technologies, University of Trento, Trento, Italy.

IEEE Transactions on Ultrasonics, Ferroelectrics, and Frequency Control

|July 20, 2010

Summary

This study introduces non-overlapping ultrasound arrays using almost difference sets (ADSs). These arrays offer predictable radiation patterns and improved performance for linear and planar applications.

More Related Videos

An Experimental Protocol for Assessing the Performance of New Ultrasound Probes Based on CMUT Technology in Application to Brain Imaging

An Experimental Protocol for Assessing the Performance of New Ultrasound Probes Based on CMUT Technology in Application to Brain Imaging

Published on: September 24, 2017

Three-Dimensional Ultrasonic Needle Tip Tracking with a Fiber-Optic Ultrasound Receiver

Three-Dimensional Ultrasonic Needle Tip Tracking with a Fiber-Optic Ultrasound Receiver

Published on: August 21, 2018

Related Experiment Videos

Last Updated: May 29, 2026

Universal Hand-held Three-dimensional Optoacoustic Imaging Probe for Deep Tissue Human Angiography and Functional Preclinical Studies in Real Time

Universal Hand-held Three-dimensional Optoacoustic Imaging Probe for Deep Tissue Human Angiography and Functional Preclinical Studies in Real Time

Published on: November 4, 2014

An Experimental Protocol for Assessing the Performance of New Ultrasound Probes Based on CMUT Technology in Application to Brain Imaging

An Experimental Protocol for Assessing the Performance of New Ultrasound Probes Based on CMUT Technology in Application to Brain Imaging

Published on: September 24, 2017

Three-Dimensional Ultrasonic Needle Tip Tracking with a Fiber-Optic Ultrasound Receiver

Three-Dimensional Ultrasonic Needle Tip Tracking with a Fiber-Optic Ultrasound Receiver

Published on: August 21, 2018

Area of Science:

Acoustics and Signal Processing
Array Signal Processing
Medical Imaging Technology

Background:

Ultrasound array design is critical for imaging quality.
Achieving predictable sidelobe levels in transducer arrays is a challenge.
Non-overlapping layouts can enhance array performance.

Purpose of the Study:

To present a novel class of non-overlapping layouts for ultrasound arrays.
To leverage almost difference sets (ADSs) for predictable array performance.
To evaluate the design methodology for both linear and planar configurations.

Main Methods:

Development of non-overlapping array layouts based on mathematical properties of ADSs.
Analytical derivation of bounds for far-field peak sidelobe levels.
Extensive numerical analysis, including near-field simulations, for validation.

Main Results:

The proposed ADSs-based arrays exhibit good radiation properties.
Far-field peak sidelobe levels are within a priori predictable bounds.
The design methodology is reliable for both linear and planar arrays.

Conclusions:

ADSs provide a robust mathematical foundation for designing ultrasound arrays.
The proposed layouts offer predictable and desirable radiation characteristics.
This methodology enhances the design of ultrasound transducer systems.