利用PVDF传感器检测激光超声的实验研究

简要介绍了激光超声技术以及声表面波的基本特点、激光超声产生和接收的基本原理及激光超声技术的应用。概述了聚偏二氟乙烯（PVDF）压电薄膜材料的结构、性质和应用，以及薄膜压电性产生的机理。对PVDF换能器的设计思路和实验方法进行了简单讨论。具体实验采用脉冲激光器激发声表面波，利用PVDF传感器接收实验信号，调试实验信号，得出波形，并对实验现象作出初步分析。证实了该实验装置应用于激光超声无损检测的可行性与可靠性。     

Measurements of the longitudinal wave speed in thin materials using a wideband PVDF transducer

A flat transducer was constructed, using a 9-microm-thick PVDF (polyvinylidene fluoride) film for generation and detection of high-frequency ultrasonic waves, and used for measurements of the phase velocity of longitudinal waves traveling along the thickness direction in a very thin material. The transducer has a useful wideband frequency characteristic extending from 10 MHz to over 150 MHz. Measurements of the phase velocity of the longitudinal waves are carried out using a 0.212-mm-thick glass slide and a 0.102-mm-thick stainless-steel shim, using water as a coupling medium. The thickness limit for this measurement appears to be approximately 20 microm. The phase velocity of the longitudinal mode is obtained as a function of frequency in the frequency domain by using a modified sampled continuous wave (cw) technique. It can also be measured in the time domain by using a broadband pulse of short duration.     

Photorefractive detection of tissue optical and mechanical properties by ultrasound modulated optical tomography

Ultrasound-modulated optical tomography is a developing hybrid imaging modality that combines high optical contrast and good ultrasonic resolution for imaging soft biological tissue. We developed a photorefractive-crystal-based, time-resolved detection scheme with the use of a millisecond long ultrasound burst to image both the optical and the mechanical properties of biological tissues, with improved detection efficiency of ultrasound-tagged photons.     

光纤超声传感器及应用研究进展

光纤超声传感器通过检测光纤内传输光的强度、波长、相位、偏振态等参数感知超声波的相关信息.相比于传统的电类超声换能器,光纤超声传感器能够实现宽频带超声波信号的高灵敏探测,且其良好的抗干扰能力和复用性,可有效地提高超声波探测的可靠性和效率,在水下国防安全、生物成像、无损探伤、地震物理模型成像等领域具有巨大的应用潜力.目前,按照传感结构,光纤超声传感器可分为光纤强度调制型、光纤干涉型和光纤光栅型,并在不同方面发挥着各自的优势,均受到关注.本文主要综述了这几种传感器的传感机理、实现方法、发展现状,总结了光纤超声传感器的几个应用领域及面临的科学技术挑战,重点讨论了光纤超声传感器作为一种新技术应用于地震物理模型成像.     

Weak guided wave signal detection using period jump of Duffing system

A potential risk in ultrasonic guided wave testing is that weak echo signals from small defects may be submerged in noisy signals, which will cause missed detection. To overcome this shortcoming, a weak guided wave signal detection method based on period jump of the Duffing system is proposed in this paper. The critical state of the system period jump can be obtained by analyzing the bifurcation characteristics of the Duffing system with the variation of the driving force amplitude. A weak ultrasonic guided wave signal with the same frequency as the driving force is added to the driving force. This is equivalent to changing the driving force amplitude, which causes the period state to jump. Consequently, the weak guided wave signals can be identified based on the period jumps. The increase or decrease in the driving force amplitude due to the interference of the guided wave signal depends on the phase difference between the intercepted signal and the periodic driving force. The conditions for increasing and decreasing the driving force amplitude are out of phase with each other.They have an approximate phase difference of π within the same period. Two detection models for small-scale periodic states(SPS) and large-scale periodic states(LPS) are constructed, and the effectiveness of the models in identifying the guided wave signal is verified numerically and experimentally. The anti-noise interference capabilities of the two models are also compared.The results show that the SPS detection model provides unique results and a strong anti-noise ability, and effectively improves the sensitivity of small defect detection using ultrasonic guided waves.     

Characterization of ultrasonic imaging systems using transfer functions

The transfer functions for focussed and defocussed, coherent and confocal optical imaging systems have been applied to the equivalent ultrasonic imaging systems. The transfer functions with varying degrees of defocus were calculated to show the defocus effects for ultrasonic imaging systems. Assuming that the acoustic waves are reflected perfectly on the surface of the step edge, the theoretical line-scans for small amplitude signals across a step edge, with various degrees of defocus, were generated. The first derivative of the line-scan for a step edge is shown theoretically to yield the same impulse response as that calculated using the inverse Fourier transform applied to the original transfer function. These results show how the real and imaginary parts of the transfer functions contribute to ultrasonic image formation. A method for the experimental determination of the impulse response, and the transfer functions for the characterization of an ultrasonic imaging system, such as an acoustic microscope, is provided.     

Applications of laser-based ultrasonics to the characterization of the internal structure of teeth

Dental health care and research workers require a means of imaging the structures within teeth in vivo. For example, there is a need to image the margins of a restoration for the detection of poor bonding or voids between the restorative material and the dentin. In addition, a high-resolution imaging modality is needed to detect tooth decay in its early stages. If decay can be detected early enough, the process can be monitored and interventional procedures, such as fluoride washes and controlled diet, can be initiated to help remineralize the tooth. Currently employed x-ray imaging is limited in its ability to visualize interfaces and incapable of detecting decay at a stage early enough to avoid invasive cavity preparation followed by a restoration. To this end, nondestructive and noncontact in vitro measurements on "as-is" extracted sections of human incisors and molars using laser-based ultrasonics are presented. Broadband ultrasonic waves are excited in the extracted sections by using a pulsed carbon-dioxide (CO2) laser operating in a region of high optical absorption in the dental hard tissues. Optical interferometric detection of the ultrasonic wave surface displacements is accomplished with a path-stabilized Michelson-type interferometer. Laser ultrasonics is found effective in characterizing the anisotropic and inhomogeneous nature of dentin. In addition, time-of-flight analysis of the measured bulk transmission waveforms allows for detection of dentino-enamel and carious dentin-dentin junctions. These results are compared to those obtained for specially prepared tooth phantoms that mimic the mechanical properties of dental hard tissues.     

S波段微波热致超声成像系统研究

微波热致超声成像技术通过向物体发射微波脉冲, 导致物体吸收电磁波温度迅速升高, 产生瞬时压力波, 从而激发产生超声波信号, 通过传感器对产生的超声波信号进行采集并成像, 最终还原了反映物体吸收电磁波能量特性的图像, 由于此方法兼具了微波成像的高对比性和超声成像的高分辨率特点, 理论上验证了热声成像技术对早期乳腺肿瘤检测的可行性. 本实验兼顾系统成像深度和分辨率, 采用S波段的微波脉冲信号源对物体进行辐射, 利用圆形扫描方式对待测物体进行检测, 同时为了更好的验证成像性能, 本实验同时使用了肿瘤仿体及实际生物组织进行成像实验. 通过实验分析, 验证了该系统对肿瘤仿体和生物组织检测的有效性, 以及系统的高分辨率和高对比度特性, 为早期乳房肿瘤检测提供了进一步的理论支撑.     

Dual-modal photoacoustic/CT imaging system

Photoacoustic(PA) tomography(PAT) breaks the barrier for high-resolution optical imaging in a strong lightscattering medium, having a great potential for both clinical implementation and small animal studies. However,many organs and tissues lack enough PA contrast or even hinder the propagation of PA waves. Therefore, it is challenging to interpret pure PAT images, especially three-dimensional(3 D) PA images for deep tissues, without enough structural information. To overcome this limitation, in this study, we integrated PAT with X-ray computed tomography(CT) in a standalone system. PAT provides optical contrast and CT gives anatomical information. We performed agar, tissue phantom, and animal studies, and the results demonstrated that PAT/CT imaging systems can provide accurate spatial registration of important complementary contrasts.     

Internal tissue displacement measurement based on ultrasonic wave Doppler signal digital detection and its application to fetal movement monitoring

We have developed a fetal movement monitoring system based on small displacement measurement of internal tissues. When ultrasonic pulses are transmitted to the fetus, the reflected ultrasonic waves which have a Doppler frequency shift due to the fetal movements are detected by using an ultrasonic pulsed Doppler technique. In this paper, we propose a displacement measurement method for internal tissues which is based on the Doppler signal digital detection technique. In the method, the received ultrasonic RF signals are sampled with a sampling frequency of four times higher than the centre frequency of the ultrasonic waves; the Doppler frequency shift signals are derived using digital signal processing. From the detected signals, the internal displacements are estimated using the arc-tangent method. The basic algorithm of the detection method has already been used in the area of blood flow sensing, however, we apply the algorithm to the displacement measurement of internal tissues. The comparison between the proposed method and the conventional method is presented. The fetal movement quantitative monitoring system based on the method which has been constructed is shown.     

圆锥面PVDF聚焦换能器的非线性声场理论及实验研究

圆锥面聚焦换能器可在超声成像中获得较好径向分辨率的同时提高探测深度.利用高斯声源函数叠加法来近似表示圆锥面聚焦声源的分布函数，结合近轴近似的KZK方程，得到了圆锥面聚焦换能器在损耗媒质中产生的基波、二次谐波声场的解析解.在实验上制作了PVDF圆锥面聚焦换能器，测量了圆锥面聚焦换能器的基波及二次谐波声场，实验结果和理论计算相符.     

基于声透镜成像系统的光声层析成像

光声成像是采用“光激发-超声波成像”的新型成像技术，它是检测强散射介质内部光吸收分布的一种有效医学影像技术.用短脉冲激光照射强散射介质(如生物组织)，强散射介质由于光声效应产生超声信号，使用具有成像能力的声透镜把声压分布成像于像面上，然后利用具有空间分辨能力的阵列光声传感器，把同一像面上的光声信号强度记录下来，最后根据光声信号强度的空间分布进行图像重组.根据成像系统物像共轭原理，同一物平面的光声信号到达像面的时延相等，而不同物面的光声信号到达同一个探测器平面的时延各不相同，因此，利用BOXCAR的门控积分 关键词： 光声层析成像 声透镜 光声信号     

High-frequency guided ultrasonic waves for hidden defect detection in multi-layered aircraft structures

Aerospace structures often contain multi-layered metallic components where hidden defects such as fatigue cracks and localized disbonds can develop, necessitating non-destructive testing. Employing standard wedge transducers, high frequency guided ultrasonic waves that penetrate through the complete thickness were generated in a model structure consisting of two adhesively bonded aluminium plates. Interference occurs between the wave modes during propagation along the structure, resulting in a frequency dependent variation of the energy through the thickness with distance. The wave propagation along the specimen was measured experimentally using a laser interferometer. Good agreement with theoretical predictions and two-dimensional finite element simulations was found. Significant propagation distance with a strong, non-dispersive main wave pulse was achieved. The interaction of the high frequency guided ultrasonic waves with small notches in the aluminium layer facing the sealant and on the bottom surface of the multilayer structure was investigated. Standard pulse-echo measurements were conducted to verify the detection sensitivity and the influence of the stand-off distance predicted from the finite element simulations. The results demonstrated the potential of high frequency guided waves for hidden defect detection at critical and difficult to access locations in aerospace structures from a stand-off distance.     

Non-contact detection of laser-generated surface acoustic waves using fiber optic Sagnac interferometer

A high powered Q-switched Nd:YAG laser was used to excite the surface waves, and an optical fiber sensor was used to detect the out-of-plane displacements due to the propagating waves. This sensor is based on the fiber optic Sagnac interferometer, which has the path-matched configuration and does not require active stabilization. Quadrature phase bias between two interfering laser beams in the Sagnac loop is applied by controlling the birefringence in an optical path using a fiber polarization controller. A stable quadrature phase bias can be confirmed by observing the interferometer output according to the change of phase bias. Additional signal processing is not needed for the detection of ultrasonic waves using the Sagnac interferometer. The performance of the fiber optic Sagnac interferometer was investigated, and laser-generated surface wave signals were detected using this fiber optic sensor. The developed fiber optic sensor configured in this study is very simple and is effective for non-contact detection of ultrasonic waves.     

利用Duffing系统周期跳跃的弱超声导波识别

在超声导波检测中,由小缺陷产生的弱回波信号有可能淹没在噪声信号中从而造成漏检风险,通过分析Duffing系统随策动力幅值变化的分岔特性,获得了系统发生周期跳跃的临界状态,将与策动力同频率的弱回波信号作为干扰项叠加到Duffing系统临界状态中,相当于改变了策动力的幅值,从而引起临界状态的周期跳跃,依据系统的周期跳跃实现...     

Development and evaluation of magnetic resonance technologies, particularly NMR, for detection of explosives

Beginning in 1972 nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) technologies for detecting explosives and illegal contraband were developed and evaluated at the Southwest Research Institute. Fullscale systems on the basis of hydrogen transient NMR were developed and evaluated in laboratory and field tests with generally favorable results but with some limitations. These included (1) an experimental, mobile system for detecting buried, nonmetallic land mines; (2) an instrument for inspection of letters and small parcels for small quantities of explosives or illegal drugs; (3) a system for inspection of checked airline baggage and air cargo for concealed explosives and illegal drugs; and (4) a system for rapid inspection of quantities of mail for illegal drugs.¹H NMR offers high sensitivity and detects high-energy explosives such as RDX, TNT, and PETN, as well as nitroglycerine and ammonium-nitrate-based explosives and illegal drugs. Challenges in both physics and engineering were successfully addressed to achieve the goals of rapid inspection with low false-alarm and high detection probability. Electron paramagnetic resonance was found suitable for detecting black powder in laboratory tests as was nuclear quadrupole resonance for a few high-energy explosives. Low-field¹H NMR was also explored in the laboratory to make it practical for explosives detection and found to have potential, but numerous implementation problems must be overcome.     

可用于现场快速检测的小型化多通道光谱测量系统

现有商用光谱仪虽然能够以极高的光谱分辨率对目标物进行测量与分析,但是存在系统复杂、体积庞大和价格昂贵等缺点,难以满足现场检测等应用需求.为了解决该问题,提出了可用于现场快速检测的小型化多通道光谱测量系统.相较于传统光谱仪,提出的小型化多通道光谱测量系统不仅结构紧凑而且光谱分辨率高;另外,多通道设计可以用于同时检测多个样...     

拉索锚固系统隐蔽部分安防预警检测装置的设计

斜拉桥锚固区拉索索体隐蔽在预埋管内,肉眼无法检测其损伤情况。搭建了一套基于高分辨率的视频采集检测技术装置,实现了隐蔽段拉索索体的远距离观测和狭小空间内的外表损伤检测。系统主要由光学支架与精密机械支撑装置、光学成像系统、照明光源、驱动电机控制、IP摄像机视频采集系统等部分组成。设计了一套3个不同焦距（长焦、中焦和短焦）的望远物镜,通过转换器实现在不同监控距离上的适配选用,物镜系统与照明系统远分离,使成像光路有效地避开隐蔽部分的恶劣环境。实践证明,该装置能有效采集到清晰的索体外表面监控视频图像,可用于预应力构筑物安防预警等方面。     

Nonlinear ultrasonic imaging of imperfectly bonded interfaces

A nonlinear ultrasonic imaging system is developed for detecting and imaging damages and defects with nm order gaps in industrial materials, which were undetectable by conventional ultrasonic imaging systems. A high power pulser generating large amplitude incident waves and high gain receiver with high-pass or band-pass filters extracting the second harmonic signals are combined with a conventional C-scan imaging system. The system is applied to visualize fiber/matrix debondings or matrix crackings in CFRP plates. It also visualizes anomalous substructures in amorphous diffusion-bonded interfaces, spot-welded nuggets, and projection-welded interfaces. This system would be also useful to detect semi-closed cracks whose opening is in nm order.     

A new optical method for the detection of in-plane motion of ultrasound propagating in metals

This paper describes a laser optical technique for the detection of in-plane (IP) motion of ultrasonic waves propagating in solids. This interference-based laser optical technique includes a tiny square indentation with a width of about 30 microm on the sample surface and a relatively simple optical arrangement. The current technique is applied for the detection of in-plane motions of Lamb waves propagating in a thin brass plate. Measurement of S(0) mode dominated by in-plane motion in the low fd (frequency times thickness) regime is successfully demonstrated with the current technique. The newly proposed non-contact technique provides an alternative other than the heterodyne and Fabry-Perot techniques for the detection of IP motions with a relatively simple optical arrangement. This technique is not readily applicable to general NDE applications, where a position scan or an arbitrary selection of inspection location is needed. However, this technique can be useful in the areas such as fixed-position ultrasound monitoring or laboratory research activities involving optical detection of IP motion.