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Current Pharmaceutical Design

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ISSN (Print): 1381-6128
ISSN (Online): 1873-4286

Research Article

Genesis of Ultrasonic Microbubbles: A Quick Historical Overview

Author(s): Marianna Karamanou, Theodore G. Papaioannou, Christodoulos Stefanadis and George Androutsos

Volume 18, Issue 15, 2012

Page: [2115 - 2117] Pages: 3

DOI: 10.2174/138161212800099937

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Abstract

Microbubbles were the subject of numerous experiments and theoretical analysis over the past 100 years. Linked with the discovery and evolution of ultrasound, they were considered to be excellent echoenhancers. From the theories on acoustic waves in antiquity and the discovery of ultrasound, to the genesis of microbubbles around 1968, in our paper we trace the magnificent story of these “magical” bubbles.

Keywords: piezo-electric effect, Paul Langevin, microbubbles, Raymond Gramiak.


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