Speckle

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Speckle is an artifact. It conveys the misleading impression of high spatial resolution. It is a phenomenon resulting from the finite dimension of the ultrasound beam Numerous reflectors are being interrogated simultaneously Echoes from these reflectors interfere with each other as they arrive at the transducer surface The result is a complex, fine interference pattern Read more about Speckle[…]

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