Sound Waves in Solids by Pollard, H.F - 1977

London and New York: Pion ( Methuen ), 1977. Light spotting on the top edge otherwise pages are unmarked and firm in binding. DJ has edge/rub wear. Actual book for sale pictured. Part of the Pion Applied Physics series. From the blurb: Those seeking an up-to-date account of activity in the rapidly growing field of application of sound and ultrasound methods to the study of materials will find in this book a discussion of the necessary theoretical framework together with a number of practical applications. While the developement of the scietific aspects receives emphasis, the book also serves as a descriptive introduction to the methods of ultrasonic nondestructive testing and acoustic imaging. Included in the book are chapters on elasticity, waves in infinite and bounded isotropic and anisotropic solids, acoustic waveguides, experimental techniques, energy loss mechanisms in solids, and acoustic imaging methods. Among special topics discussed are higher-order elastic constants, acoustic amplification in piezoelectric semiconductors, acoustic emission, acoustical holography, and biomedical scanning methods. 16 x 23.5 x 2.4 cm, wt850g. First Edition. Hard Cover. VG/G. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.