Line focusing acoustic wave source
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1. An apparatus for generating and focusing acoustic waves onto a finite linear focal zone comprising:
- a plurality of acoustic wave source segments, wherein each of said segments is adapted to generate and focus acoustic waves on an incremental line-focus segment; and
a control unit adapted to actuate one or more of said acoustic wave source segments thereby forming a linear line-focus region of finite length.
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Abstract
Method and apparatus for generating acoustic waves is described, including a plurality of acoustic wave source segments and associated line focusing segments capable of being distributed in a multiplicity of arrangements enabling a variety of line focus regions.
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1. An apparatus for generating and focusing acoustic waves onto a finite linear focal zone comprising:
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a plurality of acoustic wave source segments, wherein each of said segments is adapted to generate and focus acoustic waves on an incremental line-focus segment; and
a control unit adapted to actuate one or more of said acoustic wave source segments thereby forming a linear line-focus region of finite length. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 11)
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10. A method for generating and focusing acoustic waves onto a finite linear focal zone comprising:
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providing a plurality of acoustic wave sources, each of which is adapted to generate and focus acoustic waves on an incremental line-focus segment;
actuating said discrete acoustic wave sources to generate said acoustic waves; and
forming a finite linear focus region by combining said incremental line-focus segments.
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