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A new coil-only ultrasonic detection method eliminates permanent magnets for simpler, high-frequency Lamb wave generation in nickel sheets. This coil-only magnetostrictive transducer offers accurate measurements and potential for flexible ultrasonic devices.

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coil-only EMAT lamb wave magnetostrictive guided wave nickel sheet

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Area of Science:

Materials Science
Physics
Engineering

Background:

Conventional magnetostrictive ultrasonic transducers often rely on permanent magnets, increasing complexity and size.
Developing simpler, more efficient ultrasonic detection methods is crucial for advanced material characterization and non-destructive testing.

Purpose of the Study:

To introduce a novel, coil-only magnetostrictive ultrasonic detection method that simplifies transducer design.
To demonstrate high-frequency Lamb wave generation and accurate ultrasonic detection in nickel sheets without permanent magnets.

Main Methods:

A streamlined system comprising a single meander coil, excitation source, and nickel sheet was utilized.
A composite excitation (DC and AC components) was employed to achieve both bias magnetic field and ultrasonic excitation.
Experimental validation involved exciting an S0-mode Lamb wave in a 0.2 mm nickel sheet using a double-layer meander coil.

Main Results:

The novel method successfully generated high-frequency Lamb waves in nickel sheets, reducing device complexity.
An S0-mode Lamb wave was effectively excited at 2.625 MHz.
The experimentally measured wave velocity (4.9946 m/s) showed a minimal deviation of 0.4985% from the theoretical value, confirming method accuracy.

Conclusions:

The coil-only magnetostrictive ultrasonic detection method offers a simpler and effective alternative to conventional designs.
This approach enables accurate, high-frequency Lamb wave generation for ultrasonic detection in thin nickel sheets.
The study lays the groundwork for developing flexible MEMS-based magnetostrictive ultrasonic transducers and miniaturized patch transducers.