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  • Nonlinear Acoustics
  • Biomedical Ultrasound

Background:

  • Accurate measurement of the nonlinear parameter B/A is crucial for understanding acoustic wave propagation in media.
  • Existing methods, such as the finite amplitude method (FAM), face challenges in achieving high precision.
  • The nonlinear parameter B/A influences acoustic wave distortion and is vital for applications like medical ultrasound.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To present a modified finite amplitude method (FAM) for enhanced measurement of the nonlinear parameter B/A.
  • To reduce the overall uncertainty in B/A measurements compared to previously reported values.
  • To validate the modified method using a tissue-mimicking phantom.

Main Methods:

  • An iterative, hybrid approach combining FAM with a semi-empirical nonlinear propagation model based on a hyperbolic operator.
  • Utilizing a focused PZT source (2.25 MHz) and a Sonora membrane hydrophone (1-40 MHz) to record pressure-time waveforms with at least 18 harmonics.
  • Employing a custom-designed, two-section measurement chamber filled with 1.3-butanediol as a tissue-mimicking phantom.

Main Results:

  • The modified FAM successfully predicted pressure-time waveform distortion.
  • The overall uncertainty of the B/A measurements was reduced to ±2%.
  • The method demonstrated reliable B/A measurements for clinically relevant media.

Conclusions:

  • The novel combination of FAM and a hyperbolic operator-based nonlinear propagation model significantly improves B/A measurement accuracy.
  • The achieved ±2% uncertainty enhances confidence in the measured B/A values.
  • Optimization strategies, including source selection and measurement distance, are critical for accurate B/A determination.