This chapter will focus on understanding the underlying physics of diagnostic ultrasound. This will help ultrasound operators get the best possible performance and understand how simple adjustments can improve the quality of the scanning thus obtaining a better diagnostic tool. To achieve a good performance of the scanning, the examiner needs to know how the adjustments can be used to obtain the best possible diagnostic image.
It is also the aim to go through some frequently seen image artifacts and how to reduce the negative influence of these artifacts, thereby ensuring that the ultrasound can be a real help in the diagnostic session. Finally some more recent technical developments that can influence the future choice of equipment are outlined.
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Karlsson, G. (2009). The Physics of Ultrasound and Some Recent Techniques Used. In: Ukimura, O., Gill, I.S. (eds) Contemporary Interventional Ultrasonography in Urology. Springer, London. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-84800-217-3_11
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