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Spring 2013
In this thesis, ultrasonic B-scan signal processing is investigated. A B-scan displays a cross-sectional view of the test piece and defects within it. Compared to A-scan signals, B-scan images offer more reliable fault detection. Nonetheless, traditional ultrasonic signal processing methods are...
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Spring 2020
ML80 and Grade 483 are heat treatable steels, produced by a quench and temper process, that are used in the oil and gas industry. The development of the microstructure during heat treatment is important to ensure that the correct properties are achieved for these steels. However, a real-time...
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Fall 2017
Molecular imaging techniques are important for understanding fundamental biological processes and genetic functions in organisms. Non-invasive, high-resolution, deep imaging, as well as the ability to separate molecular species, are all critical to the success of a molecular imaging technique....
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Spring 2019
Percutaneous procedures, those involving the insertion of needles into tissue, encompass a wide array of clinical applications and are used in both therapeutic and diagnostic modalities. In either of these modalities, the needle must be steered accurately towards a target location to maximize the...