Biomedical Engineering II
Acoustic impedance is a property of a material that quantifies how much sound pressure is needed to produce a certain particle velocity in that material. It combines the effects of density and the speed of sound within the material, making it crucial for understanding how sound waves interact with different tissues during medical imaging techniques, particularly in ultrasound. This interaction influences the reflection and transmission of ultrasound waves at interfaces, impacting image quality and diagnostic accuracy.
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