Phase velocity of cancellous bone: Negative dispersion arising from fast and slow waves, interference, diffraction, and phase cancellation at piezoelectric receiving elements

Christian C. Anderson, Adam Q. Bauer, Karen R. Marutyan, Mark R. Holland, Michal Pakula, G. Larry Bretthorst, Pascal Laugier, James G. Miller

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Abstract

Frequency-dependent phase velocity measurements may prove useful in bone quality assessment. However, the physical mechanisms of ultrasonic wave propagation in cancellous bone that govern phase velocity are not yet fully understood, particularly the phenomena that lead to the observed anomalous negative dispersion. This chapter provides an overview of phase velocity studies of cancellous bone, especially negative dispersion, and proposals for resolving the apparent conflict with the causality-imposed Kramers-Kronig relations.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationBone Quantitative Ultrasound
PublisherSpringer Netherlands
Pages319-330
Number of pages12
Volume9789400700178
ISBN (Electronic)9789400700178
ISBN (Print)9789400700161
DOIs
StatePublished - 2011

Keywords

  • Artifact
  • Bayesian
  • Negative dispersion
  • Phase cancellation
  • Phase velocity

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