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Attenuation measurements in ultrasonic inspection.

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Ultrasonic wave propagation is influenced by the microstructure of the material through which it propagates. The velocity of the ultrasonic waves is influenced by the elastic moduli and the density of the material, which in turn are mainly governed by the amount of various phases present and the damage in the material. Ultrasonic attenuation, which is the sum of the absorption and the scattering, is mainly dependent upon the damping capacity and scattering from the grain boundary in the material. However, to fully characterize the attenuation required knowledge of a large number of thermo-physical parameters that in practice are hard to quantity.. Relative measurements such as the change of attenuation and simple qualitative tests are easier to make than absolute measure. Relative attenuation measurements can be made by examining the exponential decay of multiple back surface reflections. However, significant variations in microstructure characteristics and mechanical properties of...

what is a computer ?

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A computer is an electronic device that can process, store, retrieve, and transmit data. It can perform various tasks and instructions based on the software installed in it. The computer consists of hardware components like the central processing unit (CPU), memory, hard drive, monitor, keyboard, and mouse and software components like operating system, applications, and programs. The computer has revolutionized the way we work, learn, communicate, and entertain ourselves, making our lives more convenient and productive. The basic parts without which a computer cannot work are. 1)   Central Processing Unit (CPU): It is the brain of the computer that performs all the calculations and instructions 2)   Random Access Memory (RAM): It is a temporary memory that stores the data and instructions for the CPU to access quickly. 3)  Storage: It is a device that stores data permanently, such as a hard drive or solid-state drive. 4)  Motherboard: It is the main ...