Dr. Bernhard R. Tittmann Profile

Dr. Bernhard R. Tittmann

Schell Professor of Engineering Emeritus

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Publications (37)

Proceedings Article | 1 April 2011 Paper

Study of thinly sectioned melanoma skin tissues with mechanical scanning acoustic reflection microscopy

B. Tittmann, C. Miyaska, Y. Tian, E. Maeva, D. Shum

Proceedings Volume 7984, 798417 (2011) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.879233

KEYWORDS: Tissues, Acoustics, Reflectivity, Skin, Melanoma, Reflection, Soda-lime glass, Natural surfaces, Transducers, Microscopy

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Proceedings Article | 9 April 2010 Paper

Systematic approach to study of thinly and thickly sectioned melanoma tissues with scanning acoustic microscopy

C. Miyasaka, B. Tittmann, R. Tutwiler, Y. Tian, E. Maeva, D. Shum

Proceedings Volume 7650, 76502U (2010) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.847649

KEYWORDS: Acoustics, Tissues, Melanoma, Skin, Microscopy, Signal attenuation, Tissue optics, Natural surfaces, Cancer, Visualization

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Proceedings Article | 9 April 2010 Paper

Magnetostrictive sleeve transducer for in situ monitoring of specimens

Manton Guers, Bernhard Tittmann

Proceedings Volume 7650, 76501O (2010) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.846995

KEYWORDS: Transducers, Waveguides, Magnetostrictive materials, Laser Doppler velocimetry, Ultrasonics, Solids, Signal processing, Fourier transforms, Inspection, Manufacturing

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Proceedings Article | 8 April 2009 Paper

Influence of temperature on in-situ guided wave inspection and health monitoring of a rectangular bar specimen

Manton Guers, Bernhard Tittmann

Proceedings Volume 7295, 72950N (2009) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.815661

KEYWORDS: Waveguides, Finite element methods, Temperature metrology, Wave propagation, Dispersion, Ultrasonics, Transducers, Chemical elements, Inspection, Thermal effects

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Proceedings Article | 10 April 2008 Paper

Structural health monitoring and nondestructive evaluation of double wall structures

M. Bezdek, K. Joseph, M. Guers, B. Tittmann

Proceedings Volume 6935, 693516 (2008) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.775819

KEYWORDS: Waveguides, Dispersion, Finite element methods, Transducers, Liquids, Wave plates, Solids, Nondestructive evaluation, Receivers, Multilayers

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Proceedings Article | 8 April 2008 Paper

Simulation of acoustic emissions from delaminations and cracks in plates of aluminum and graphite

S. Fladisher, S. Jayaraman, B. Tittmann

Proceedings Volume 6934, 69340G (2008) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.775540

KEYWORDS: Acoustic emission, Aluminum, Finite element methods, Transducers, Composites, Manufacturing, Semiconducting wafers, Chemical elements, Nondestructive evaluation, Waveguides

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Proceedings Article | 19 April 2007 Paper

Progress in air-coupled ultrasound

Subash Jayaraman, Dominik Pellkofer, Ian Lucas, Michal Bezdek, Bernhard Tittmann

Proceedings Volume 6531, 65310V (2007) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.716052

KEYWORDS: Ultrasonography, Acoustics, Transducers, Aluminum, Inspection, Ultrasonics, Finite element methods, Signal attenuation, Nondestructive evaluation, Doppler effect

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Proceedings Article | 11 April 2007 Paper

Investigating a stepped ultrasonic phased array transducer for the evaluation and characterization of defects

M. Bohenick, E. Blickley, B. Tittmann, M. Kropf

Proceedings Volume 6532, 653215 (2007) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.715799

KEYWORDS: Phased arrays, Transducers, Ultrasonics, Reflection, Aluminum, Nondestructive evaluation, Manufacturing, Temperature metrology, Defect detection, Target detection

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Proceedings Article | 11 April 2007 Paper

Sensitivity comparisons of layered Rayleigh wave and Love wave acoustic devices

Michael Pedrick, Bernhard Tittmann

Proceedings Volume 6532, 65320O (2007) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.715705

KEYWORDS: Wave propagation, Quartz, Finite element methods, Acoustics, Ultraviolet radiation, Sensors, Instrument modeling, Polymethylmethacrylate, Reflectors, Ions

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Proceedings Article | 11 April 2007 Paper

Ultrasonic magnetostrictive transducers for guided ultrasonic waves in thin wires

Matthew Kropf, B. Tittmann

Proceedings Volume 6532, 65320L (2007) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.715815

KEYWORDS: Waveguides, Ultrasonics, Magnetism, Transducers, Magnetostrictive materials, Ultrasonography, Chemical oxygen iodine lasers, Sensors, Electrons, Ferromagnetics

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Proceedings Article | 16 March 2006 Paper

Low attenuation waveguide for leaky surface waves

K. Joseph, B. Tittmann, M. Pedrick, M. Kropf

Proceedings Volume 6179, 61790E (2006) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.655289

KEYWORDS: Wave plates, Transducers, Reflection, Wave propagation, Waveguides, Acoustics, Signal attenuation, Interfaces, Solids, Oscilloscopes

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Proceedings Article | 16 March 2006 Paper

Ultrasonic stair case array for NDE

K. Oliver, B. Tittmann, M. Kropf

Proceedings Volume 6179, 61790C (2006) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.655286

KEYWORDS: Phased arrays, Transducers, Nondestructive evaluation, Metals, Inspection, Ultrasonics, Ultrasonography, Wavefronts, Computer simulations, Corrosion

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Proceedings Article | 9 May 2005 Paper

Advancement of wave generation and signal transmission in wire waveguides for structural health monitoring applications

M. Kropf, M. Pedrick, X. Wang, B. Tittmann

Proceedings Volume 5770, (2005) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.599893

KEYWORDS: Waveguides, Transducers, Acoustics, Interfaces, Signal generators, Electromagnetism, Structural health monitoring, Ultrasonics, Signal attenuation, Signal detection

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Proceedings Article | 9 May 2005 Paper

Air-coupled ultrasonic NDE of automotive tires

Bernhard Tittmann, Jikai Du, Ian Lucas

Proceedings Volume 5770, (2005) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.598803

KEYWORDS: Ultrasonography, Transducers, Signal attenuation, Interfaces, Reflection, Transmittance, Ultrasonic non-destructive evaluation, Ultrasonics, Polymers, Composites

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Proceedings Article | 9 May 2005 Paper

Application of atomic force microscope to the study of bio-cells

Bernhard Tittmann, Jikai Du, Anne Ebert, Brian Piccione

Proceedings Volume 5768, (2005) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.598871

KEYWORDS: Atomic force microscopy, Glasses, Liquids, Imaging systems, Atomic force microscope, Finite element methods, Computer simulations, Transmittance, Ultrasonics, Silicon

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Proceedings Article | 21 July 2004 Paper

Osteoblast adhesion of breast cancer cells with scanned image microscopy

Chiaki Miyasaka, Bernhard Tittmann, Robyn Mercer, Andrea Mastro

Proceedings Volume 5394, (2004) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.540003

KEYWORDS: Acoustics, Breast cancer, Bone, Ultrasonics, Image resolution, Interfaces, Adhesives, Microscopy, Liquids, Visualization

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Proceedings Article | 21 July 2004 Paper

Investigation of mechanical impact effects on biological cells with scanned image microscopy

Bernhard Tittmann, Subash Jayaraman, Chiaki Miyasaka, Jill Welsch, Wes Hymer, Nicholas Nicholas

Proceedings Volume 5394, (2004) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.540006

KEYWORDS: Transducers, Aluminum, Confocal microscopy, Polymers, Calibration, Injuries, Microscopes, Microscopy, Oscilloscopes, Foam

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Proceedings Article | 14 July 2004 Paper

Non-intrusive non-destructive method to detect fissile material

Subash Jayaraman, Bernhard Tittmann, Peter Shull, Georgios Maillis, Patrick Lenahan, Frederic Ze

Proceedings Volume 5395, (2004) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.540067

KEYWORDS: Magnetism, Acoustics, Nondestructive evaluation, Amplitude modulation, Homeland security, Aluminum, Ultrasonics, Magnetometers, Nuclear radiation, Resonance enhancement

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Proceedings Article | 1 August 2003 Paper

Characterization of organic film with scanning acoustic microscopy

Chiaki Miyasaka, Jikai Du, Bernhard Tittmann

Proceedings Volume 5046, (2003) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.484113

KEYWORDS: Acoustics, Ultrasonics, Fused quartz, Velocity measurements, Kidney, Transducers, Tissues, Wave propagation, Reflectivity, Microscopy

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Proceedings Article | 1 August 2003 Paper

High-frequency ultrasonic imaging of thickly sliced specimens

Chiaki Miyasaka, Bernhard Tittmann, Premindra Chandraratna

Proceedings Volume 5047, (2003) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.483984

KEYWORDS: Acoustics, Tissues, Ultrasonics, Intestine, Esophagus, Visualization, Image resolution, Microscopy, Scanning electron microscopy, Reflection

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Proceedings Article | 22 July 2003 Paper

Recent results and trends in health monitoring with surface acoustic waves (SAWs)

Bernhard Tittmann

Proceedings Volume 5045, (2003) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.483783

KEYWORDS: Acoustics, Inspection, Wave plates, Transducers, Ultrasonics, Skin, Waveguides, Injuries, Biomedical optics, Microscopy

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Proceedings Article | 18 June 2002 Paper

Feasibility of healing delaminations in an AS4/PEEK composite plate

Marie Laczynski, Subash Jayaraman, Timothy Craychee, Chiaki Miyasaka, Bernhard Tittmann

Proceedings Volume 4704, (2002) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.470716

KEYWORDS: Composites, Interfaces, Image processing, Resistance, Imaging systems, Ultrasonography, Transducers, Manufacturing, Image analysis, Aluminum

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Proceedings Article | 11 June 2002 Paper

Ultrasonic characterization of elastomers and elastometric composites

Subash Jayaraman, Jonathan Dick, Timothy Craychee, Jikai Du, Bernhard Tittmann

Proceedings Volume 4702, (2002) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.469900

KEYWORDS: Signal attenuation, Carbon, Polymers, Transducers, Ultrasonics, Composites, Ultrasonography, Nondestructive evaluation, Particles, Acoustics

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Proceedings Article | 11 June 2002 Paper

High power acoustic insult to living cultured cells as studied by high-frequency scanning acoustic microscopy

Chiaki Miyasaka, Bernhard Tittmann

Proceedings Volume 4702, (2002) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.469895

KEYWORDS: Acoustics, Ultrasonics, Visualization, Injuries, Skin, Microscopes, Microscopy, Transducers, Reflectivity, Temperature metrology

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Proceedings Article | 3 August 2001 Paper

Flank crack detection in locomotive wheels with NDE techniques

Marie Laczynski, Subash Jayaraman, Ryan Halter, Bernhard Tittmann

Proceedings Volume 4336, (2001) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.435564

KEYWORDS: Magnetism, Particles, Wave propagation, Nondestructive evaluation, Acoustics, Ultrasonics, Inspection, Optical inspection, Interfaces, Transducers

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Proceedings Article | 3 August 2001 Paper

Transient thermal deformation of alumina (A12O3) substrate during laser drilling

Ryan Halter, Subash Jayaraman, Bernhard Tittmann

Proceedings Volume 4336, (2001) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.435566

KEYWORDS: Laser drilling, Ceramics, Laser processing, Fringe analysis, Speckle pattern, Speckle, Microscopes, Interferometers, Temporal resolution, Image processing

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Proceedings Article | 3 August 2001 Paper

Long-distance leaky surface ultrasonic waves

Kathy Joseph, Subash Jayaraman, Bernhard Tittmann

Proceedings Volume 4336, (2001) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.435565

KEYWORDS: Wave plates, Transducers, Ultrasonics, Acoustics, Oscilloscopes, Interfaces, Waveguides, Wave propagation, Solids, Systems modeling

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Proceedings Article | 13 May 2000 Paper

Laser interferometry for measurement of displacement in hostile enviroment and in real time

Mustafa Aslan, Bernhard Tittmann

Proceedings Volume 3993, (2000) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.385478

KEYWORDS: Speckle, Laser interferometry, Speckle pattern, Temperature metrology, Interferometry, Image processing, Carbon dioxide lasers, Mirrors, Laser systems engineering, CCD cameras

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Proceedings Article | 13 May 2000 Paper

Development of new V(z) curve technique for soft materials

Chiaki Miyasaka, Koichi Komaki, Bernhard Tittmann

Proceedings Volume 3993, (2000) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.385490

KEYWORDS: Acoustics, Heart, Fused quartz, Wave propagation, Anisotropy, Transducers, Tissues, Spherical lenses, Water, Visualization

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Proceedings Article | 13 May 2000 Paper

Development of an air-coupled ultrasonic sensor for high-pressure and temperature applications

Jared Sandman, Bernhard Tittmann

Proceedings Volume 3993, (2000) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.385501

KEYWORDS: Transducers, Ultrasonics, Nose, Acoustics, Interfaces, Reflection, Signal attenuation, Optical filtering, Lead, Wave propagation

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Proceedings Article | 8 February 1999 Paper

Quality evaluation of aged concrete by ultrasound

H. Tavossi, Bernhard Tittmann, Frederic Cohen-Tenoudji

Proceedings Volume 3585, (1999) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.339849

KEYWORDS: Ultrasonics, Cements, Signal attenuation, Ultrasonography, Temperature metrology, Sensors, Resistance, Crystals, Scattering, Analytical research

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Proceedings Article | 8 February 1999 Paper

Detection of delamination located at ceramic/metal jointed interface by scanning acoustic microscopy

Chiaki Miyasaka, Bernhard Tittmann, Masahiro Ohno, Shun-Ichiro Tanaka

Proceedings Volume 3585, (1999) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.339859

KEYWORDS: Acoustics, Interfaces, Human-machine interfaces, Microscopy, Scanning electron microscopy, Visualization, Microscopes, Ceramics, Copper, Image visualization

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Proceedings Article | 8 February 1999 Paper

Analysis of organic binder distribution in spray-dried granules by ultrasonic-atomic force microscopy

Lili Jia, Michael Mandanas, Chiaki Miyasaka, Bernhard Tittmann, Gary Messing

Proceedings Volume 3585, (1999) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.339858

KEYWORDS: Ceramics, Microscopy, Particles, Transducers, Calibration, Atomic force microscopy, Polishing, Modulation, Acoustics, Statistical modeling

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Proceedings Article | 11 November 1998 Paper

Applications of laser interferometry

Bernhard Tittmann

Proceedings Volume 3581, (1998) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.330470

KEYWORDS: Sensors, Fabry–Perot interferometers, Interferometers, Beam splitters, Ultrasonics, Laser beam diagnostics, Polarization, High power lasers, Ceramics, Laser interferometry

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Proceedings Article | 31 March 1998 Paper

Acoustic microscopy for evaluating cracks produced by CO2 laser shaping of thin alumina plates

Chiaki Miyasaka, Mustafa Aslan, Bernhard Tittmann

Proceedings Volume 3396, (1998) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.301526

KEYWORDS: Acoustics, Scanning electron microscopy, Microscopes, Carbon dioxide lasers, Microscopy, Ceramics, Laser optics, Velocity measurements, High power lasers, Optical microscopy

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Proceedings Article | 4 October 1995 Paper

Sensors for material process monitoring and control

Bernhard Tittmann, C. Eric Yen, C. Moose

Proceedings Volume 2643, (1995) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.222753

KEYWORDS: Sensors, Ultrasonics, Waveguides, Process control, Materials processing, Solids, Metals, Signal processing, Manufacturing, Transducers

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Proceedings Article | 20 April 1995 Paper

Sensors for monitoring the processing of carbon-carbon composites

Bernhard Tittmann, C. Eric Yen

Proceedings Volume 2444, (1995) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.207712

KEYWORDS: Waveguides, Acoustic emission, Composites, Sensors, Wave propagation, Acoustics, Gas sensors, Gases, Manufacturing, Transducers

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Conference Committee Involvement (15)

Nondestructive Characterization for Composite Materials, Aerospace Engineering, Civil Infrastructure, and Homeland Security VIII

10 March 2014 | San Diego, California, United States

Nondestructive Characterization for Composite Materials, Aerospace Engineering, Civil Infrastructure, and Homeland Security VII

10 March 2013 | San Diego, California, United States

Nondestructive Characterization for Composite Materials, Aerospace Engineering, Civil Infrastructure, and Homeland Security VI

12 March 2012 | San Diego, California, United States

Nondestructive Characterization for Composite Materials, Aerospace Engineering, Civil Infrastructure, and Homeland Security V

7 March 2011 | San Diego, California, United States

Nondestructive Characterization for Composite Materials, Aerospace Engineering, Civil Infrastructure, and Homeland Security IV

8 March 2010 | San Diego, California, United States

Nondestructive Characterization for Composite Materials, Aerospace Engineering, Civil Infrastructure, and Homeland Security III

9 March 2009 | San Diego, California, United States

Nondestructive Characterization for Composite Materials, Aerospace Engineering, Civil Infrastructure, and Homeland Security II

11 March 2008 | San Diego, California, United States

Nondestructive Characterization for Composite Materials, Aerospace Engineering, Civil Infrastructure, and Homeland Security

20 March 2007 | San Diego, California, United States

Nondestructive Evaluation and Health Monitoring of Aerospace Materials, Composites, and Civil Infrastructure V

28 February 2006 | San Diego, CA, United States

Health Monitoring and Smart NDE of Structural and Biological Systems V

27 February 2006 | San Diego, CA, United States

Nondestructive Evaluation and Health Monitoring of Aerospace Materials, Composites, and Civil Infrastructure IV

8 March 2005 | San Diego, CA, United States

Health Monitoring and Smart Nondestructive Evaluation of Structural and Biological Systems IV

7 March 2005 | San Diego, CA, United States

Nondestructive Evaluation and Health Monitoring of Aerospace Materials and Composites III

16 March 2004 | San Diego, CA, United States

Health Monitoring and Smart Nondestructive Evaluation of Structural and Biological Systems III

15 March 2004 | San Diego, CA, United States

Nondestructive Evaluation and Health Monitoring of Aerospace Materials and Composites

3 March 2003 | San Diego, California, United States

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