Amplifying ultrasonic waveguides
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1. An ultrasonic waveguide comprising a hot isostatically pressed component body comprising a first material and a second material, wherein the first material has a higher acoustic impedance as compared to the second material, wherein the entire hot isostatically pressed component body has a substantially uniform cross-section.
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Ultrasonic waveguides having improved velocity gain are disclosed for use in ultrasonic medical devices. Specifically, the ultrasonic waveguides comprises a first material having a higher acoustic impedance and a second material having a lower acoustic impedance.
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- 1. An ultrasonic waveguide comprising a hot isostatically pressed component body comprising a first material and a second material, wherein the first material has a higher acoustic impedance as compared to the second material, wherein the entire hot isostatically pressed component body has a substantially uniform cross-section.
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