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A Time-Resolved Method For Nonlinear Ultrasonic Measurements, Stephen D. Holland, Wolfgang Sachse
A Time-Resolved Method For Nonlinear Ultrasonic Measurements, Stephen D. Holland, Wolfgang Sachse
Stephen D. Holland
We describe a time-resolved method for measuring nonlinear ultrasonic phenomena. Current approaches rely on a narrowband measurement of harmonic generation to identify and characterize nonlinearity. Concomitant with these techniques is poor time resolution. We address this limitation with a hybrid narrowband/broadband approach that provides simultaneous time resolution and harmonic isolation for the measurement of weak nonlinearites. We discuss applications and present demonstrative results showing harmonic generation both in water and at a dry contact aluminum-aluminum interface.