Nonlinear ultrasonic techniques for non-destructive assessment of micro damage in material: A Review

International Journal of Precision Engineering and Manufacturing

Volumn 10, Issue 1, 2009, Pages 123-135

  Jhang, Kyung Young ^a  

^a Hanyang University   (South Korea)

Author keywords

Material characterization; Micro damage; NDE (Nondestructive Evaluation); Nonlinear acoustic effect; Ultrasound

Indexed keywords

EID: 76849116544     PISSN: 12298557     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1007/s12541-009-0019-y     Document Type: Review

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