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January 1, 1970The Journal of the Acoustical Society of America

Conical Reflection of Ultrasound from a Liquid-Solid Interface

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ODOrest DiachokUnited States Naval Research LaboratoryWMWalter G. MayerTU Wien

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Implication

Experimental study demonstrates conical reradiation of ultrasound at liquid-solid interfaces, indicating wave reflection extends beyond simple specular paths.

Key Points

  • Investigate reradiation patterns of ultrasonic waves striking flat liquid-solid interfaces at Rayleigh-angle incidence.
  • Used optical visualization techniques to record reradiated ultrasound field patterns.
  • Directed ultrasonic waves at flat liquid-solid boundaries at the Rayleigh angle.
  • Ultrasonic waves incident at the Rayleigh angle reflect into a three-dimensional cone rather than strictly along the forward specular direction.
  • The apex angle of the generated reflection cone measures exactly twice the Rayleigh angle.

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Diachok et al. (1970) studied this question.

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