Abstract

Taking a counter-propagating wave approach, a new type of device was developed to fabricate thin layers of anisotropic material. To investigate the effects of various design parameters, enhance device performance, and improve the composite fabrication process, finite element (FE) analysis was employed. Specifically, the COMSOL Multiphysics package was used to couple together the equations of structural mechanics, piezo-electric devices, and pressure acoustics in a single model. Special attention was paid to the shape and quality of the acoustic standing wave field, the magnitude of the resulting radiation forces, and the response of fibrous particles to ultrasonic pressure gradients. Further, the formation of structurally interesting fibre architectures was explored by studying the possible standing wave patterns in the device's particle manipulation cavity.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationIEEE International Ultrasonics Symposium, IUS
PublisherIEEE Computer Society
Pages369-372
Number of pages4
ISBN (Print)9781479970490
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - Sept 2014
Event2014 IEEE International Ultrasonics Symposium, IUS 2014 - Chicago, United States
Duration: 3 Sept 20146 Sept 2014

Conference

Conference2014 IEEE International Ultrasonics Symposium, IUS 2014
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityChicago
Period3/09/146/09/14

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