Tutorial Session 3C - Physic-Chemical Foundations of Piezo-Acoustic Sensors

Abstract

This tutorial covers the basic concepts of acoustics needed to understand the working principles of piezoelectric sensors. It includes an introduction into fundamental quantities of continuum mechanics and a discussion of acoustic wave types in anisotropic media. Special attention is paid to boundary conditions and surface loading effects. The eventual aim is to provide an in-depth view of analytical and numerical modeling strategies.