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Doppler shift

Wiendelt Steenbergen explains the underlying physics of the Doppler effect and how this can be used to our advantage in ultrasound imaging.

The Doppler effect is commonly heard around us – for example when a police car with sirens passes by. This effect can also be used in medical imaging.

Wiendelt Steenbergen explains the underlying physics of the Doppler effect and how this can be used to our advantage in ultrasound imaging.

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