Acoustic microscopy

Acoustic microscopy is a high-resolution imaging technique that utilizes sound waves to investigate the internal structures of materials and biological specimens at the microscopic level. The fundamental principle involves the propagation of ultrasonic waves, which are sound waves at frequencies typically greater than 1 MHz, through the sample being studied. Here are some key aspects of acoustic microscopy: 1. **Technology**: Acoustic microscopes use high-frequency ultrasound to produce images. A transducer generates ultrasonic waves that are transmitted through the specimen.