Resonant ultrasound spectroscopy of defects: Case study of flat-bottomed holes

Unlike conventional resonant ultrasonic spectroscopy aimed at determining elastic constants and related parameters of solids, resonant ultrasound spectroscopy of defects (RUSOD) addresses an opportunity to detect, visualize, and classify mechanical defects in materials. The approach is based on the resonant ultrasonic wave-defect interaction due to local defect resonance. RUSOD is shown to be defect- and frequency selective imaging technique capable of distinguishing between different defects by variation of ultrasonic frequency.