Experimental and theoretical results on the nonlinear dynamics of a homogeneous thin
beam equipped with piezoelectric patches, presenting internal resonances, are provided …

Power ultrasonic applications such as cutting, welding, and sonochemistry often use
Langevin transducers to generate power ultrasound. Traditionally, it has been proposed that …

We recently proposed a numerical model using equivalent circuit models to analyze the
resonance characteristics of Langevin transducers and design them in a systematic manner …

Abstract The (1-xy) Pb (In 1/2 Nb 1/2) O 3-yPb (Mg 1/3 Nb 2/3) O 3-xPbTiO 3 (PIN-PMN-PT)
single crystal/polymer composites have been widely employed in high-performance acoustic …

In the field of power ultrasound, Langevin ultrasonic transducers (LUTs) usually operate at a
large displacements output power by applying high voltages. However, empirically, a LUT …

Ultrasonic surgical devices are increasingly used in oral, craniofacial and maxillofacial
surgery to cut mineralized tissue, offering the surgeon high accuracy with minimal risk to …

Purpose Langevin transducers are ultrasonic transducers that convert electrical into
mechanical energy through the piezoelectric effect. This class of transducers achieves the …

Ultrasonic cutting has existed in surgery since the 1950s. However, it was not until the end of
the 20th century that advances in ultrasonic tool design, transduction and control allowed …

The development of the field of power ultrasonics is strongly linked to the efficiency and
power capacity of the wave generation systems known as power transducers. Applications …

Carbon fibre-reinforced plastics (CFRPs) gained substantial acclaim in recent decades and
are used in aerospace, automotive and structural applications due to their high strength-to …