Electromagnetic-acoustic imaging

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2005-12-13

2005-12-13

Jaworski, Francis J. (Department: 3737)

Surgery

Diagnostic testing

Detecting nuclear, electromagnetic, or ultrasonic radiation

C600S407000

Reexamination Certificate

active

06974415

ABSTRACT:
Ultrasound induced by RF irradiation within FDA exposure limits is produced with sufficient signal-to-noise ratio to allow acquisition of sub-millimeter resolution images within practical time frames.

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