Field of Science:
Diagnostic and measurement technologies, Smart environments and information technology, New materials for high-tech, Technologies for sustainable development and energy

Technical specification:

Ultrasonic microscope module:

- Frequency band 50-450 MHz;

- 14-bit analogue-to-digital converter; digitising frequency 2 GHz;

- Averaging capability;

- Pulse repetition rate 200 kHz;

- Broadband excitation capability.

Mechanical scanning unit:

- xy-scanner, scanning area dimensions 10 mm;

- Scanning pitch 1 μm;

- Capable of mounting an optical microscope.

Acoustic ruler:

- Close range and wide angle, frequency 400 MHz, ultrasonic and photoacoustic capability.

Photoacoustic excitation module:

Laser compatible with 532/1064 nm wavelengths;

- Pulse length <2 ns, pulse energy >30 μJ;

- Optical fibre used for photoacoustic imaging.

 Optical microscope module:

- Optical microscope oriented vertically, capable of handling reflected and transmitted light; LED illumination, interchangeable objectives.

Specialised software has the following analysis capabilities:

- Recording of scanning point information, acquired image and RF-signal data (3D-volume);

- Image export;

- Analysis by estimating amplitude, dispersion, propagation time values;

- Analysis based on defined thresholds;

- Analysis of geometry, layer thicknesses, ultrasonic velocity and impedance changes. 

Usage area:
1. Applied research on physical-mechanical properties of materials, their changes and detection of internal defects using non-destructive ultrasonic methods of materials science, diagnostics and measurement 2. Applied research on non-destructive ultrasonic testing methods for the prevention of technological accidents in the oil and gas industry, transport (railways, bridges), energy (nuclear, thermal, water and wind), aerospace 3.Applied research on the application of ultrasound diagnostic methods in medicine 4.Development of prototypes of ultrasonic quality control systems for monitoring technological processes in production 5.Development of prototypes of ultrasonic measurement, non-destructive testing and monitoring systems to ensure the safety of industrial facilities and large-scale engineering structures 6. Prototyping of ultrasonic transducers for medical and technical diagnostics 7.Technical feasibility studies for the application of new ultrasonic non-destructive testing and measurement methods for quality control of industrial products and monitoring of production processes