Can Multiple Reflections Be Eliminated Using A-Mode Imaging in Ultrasound?

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Homework Help Overview

The discussion revolves around the concept of multiple reflections in ultrasound imaging, specifically in the context of A-mode imaging. Participants are exploring how to calculate travel times for sound waves in different media and how these relate to the detection of echoes, particularly focusing on the threshold of 200 microseconds for total travel time.

Discussion Character

  • Exploratory, Assumption checking, Problem interpretation

Approaches and Questions Raised

  • Participants are attempting to calculate travel times for sound waves through various materials and are questioning their understanding of multiple reflections. There is discussion about whether to double certain values to account for these reflections and how to interpret the results in relation to the 200 microsecond limit.

Discussion Status

Some participants have provided guidance on calculating travel times and interpreting the results, while others are still seeking clarification on specific calculations and concepts. There is an ongoing exploration of different paths that sound can take and how these affect the total travel time.

Contextual Notes

Participants are working under the constraint of needing to find cases where the total travel time is less than 200 microseconds, and there is some confusion regarding the definitions and implications of multiple reflections in this context.

  • #31
nao113 said:
Here is my full answer.. do you agree with me? Thank you
I agree with these. However, there is another case that you have missed.
 
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  • #32
TSny said:
I agree with these. However, there is another case that you have missed.
May I know what is it?
 
  • #33
nao113 said:
May I know what is it?
I don't want to give it away. It is not a very complicated path. Try playing around with various paths.
 
  • #34
nao113 said:
Yes, I just realized it will produced 38.4. is there any formula to recreate another anatomical configurations? Can you explain more about what should I have to do? Here, I tried another one, is it correct?
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This will produce the echos at 34.5 μs and 69.0 μs. It will not produce the 73.2 μs echo unless the distance ##l_3 = 0.32## cm. But you already discovered that case.

What if you choose ##l_2## to be something other than 2.66 cm?
Can you choose it so that you get echos at 34.5 μs, 69.0 μs, and 73.2 μs and no other echos with arrival times less than about 75 μs?

1653017580949.png
 
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  • #35
TSny said:
I don't want to give it away. It is not a very complicated path. Try playing around with various paths.
Sure, I ll try to find other paths, thank you very much
 
  • #36
TSny said:
View attachment 301701
This will produce the echos at 34.5 μs and 69.0 μs. It will not produce the 73.2 μs echo unless the distance ##l_3 = 0.32## cm. But you already discovered that case.

What if you choose ##l_2## to be something other than 2.66 cm?
Can you choose it so that you get echos at 34.5 μs, 69.0 μs, and 73.2 μs and no other echos with arrival times less than about 75 μs?

View attachment 301702
I see, I got it, I will try another distance which match with the given echoes, thank you so much
 

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