Ultrasound induced deflation:a method to study the behaviour of single bubbles with varying radius

Phospholipids coated microbubbles exposed to (US) are known to deflate, with possible impact on results of diagnostic imaging applications. This paper on an acousto-optic study of the behaviour of single exposed to pulsed low-pressure excitation over long time intervals, during which the bubbles ultrasound-induced deflation. The set-up provides and echo information that is combined to show effects, and second harmonic responses as a function diameter.

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