Focused ultrasonic transducer for localized sonodynamic therapy

A. Yasui, Y. Haga, J. J. Chen, M. Esashi, H. Wada

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Abstract

The aim of this study is to develop the focused ultrasonic transducers using a concave-shaped PZT for localized sonodynamic therapy in the human body. The concave-shaped PZT was fabricated from a bulk PZT using a high-speed micro-milling machine, and then repolarized for the optimized polarization direction. The measurement result of the acoustic field using a PVDF hydrophone indicated that the ultrasound emitted from the focused ultrasonic transducer was successfully focused in three-dimensions. At the focal point, the measured peak intensity would be sufficient for sonodynamic therapy.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationTRANSDUCERS '05 - 13th International Conference on Solid-State Sensors and Actuators and Microsystems - Digest of Technical Papers
Pages1660-1663
Number of pages4
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2005
Event13th International Conference on Solid-State Sensors and Actuators and Microsystems, TRANSDUCERS '05 - Seoul, Korea, Republic of
Duration: 2005 Jun 52005 Jun 9

Publication series

NameDigest of Technical Papers - International Conference on Solid State Sensors and Actuators and Microsystems, TRANSDUCERS '05
Volume2

Conference

Conference13th International Conference on Solid-State Sensors and Actuators and Microsystems, TRANSDUCERS '05
Country/TerritoryKorea, Republic of
CitySeoul
Period05/6/505/6/9

Keywords

  • Concave shape
  • Focused ultrasound
  • Milling machine
  • Sonodynamic therapy
  • Ultrasonic transducer

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