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Generation of Rayleigh waves using a phased electromagnetic acoustic transducer (EMAT) array

  • Lunci Xiang
  • , Steve DIxon
  • , David Greenshields
  • , Claire Thring
  • , Zhichao Li
  • , Rachel Edwards
  • University of Warwick

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Abstract

This work presents a phased electromagnetic acoustic transducer (EMAT) array method for enhanced Rayleigh wave generation. The EMAT array was formed of a 1-D linear coil array, where each coil was treated as a separate ultrasonic element for generation, with each having individual driving control. By delaying the coils sequentially, constructive interference of Rayleigh waves can be obtained to give an increased signal to noise ratio. By controlling the delays further, the array can be optimised to generate a chosen wavelength, making the system more adaptable in practical use. The lift-off performance of the phased array system is also introduced, explaining a shift in frequency observed as lift-off of the EMAT above the sample was increased. The frequency shift implies that compensation is needed in practical use to ensure that a correct frequency is obtained.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationIUS 2020 - International Ultrasonics Symposium, Proceedings
PublisherIEEE Computer Society
ISBN (Electronic)9781728154480
DOIs
StatePublished - 7 Sep 2020
Externally publishedYes
Event2020 IEEE International Ultrasonics Symposium, IUS 2020 - Las Vegas, United States
Duration: 7 Sep 202011 Sep 2020

Publication series

NameIEEE International Ultrasonics Symposium, IUS
Volume2020-September
ISSN (Print)1948-5719
ISSN (Electronic)1948-5727

Conference

Conference2020 IEEE International Ultrasonics Symposium, IUS 2020
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityLas Vegas
Period7/09/2011/09/20

Keywords

  • EMAT
  • Lift-off
  • Phased array
  • Rayleigh wave
  • Surface crack detection

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