Extension Set: Shear Waves Physics School Science STEM Kit

Function and Applications:

• When an ultrasonic wave strikes a solid material at a certain angle, shear waves are generated as the angle increases

• Shear waves have a different sound velocity compared to longitudinal waves

• This experimental setup allows:

  • Angle-dependent measurement of the transition from longitudinal waves to shear waves
  • Demonstration of fundamental ultrasonic principles in a highly didactic manner

• Concepts that are difficult to demonstrate with industrial ultrasonic equipment can be clearly studied using this educational system

• Ultrasonic probe, 1 MHz

• Shear wave set including:

  • 2 probe holders

• Aluminium sample for shear wave experiments

• Hydrophone for sound field measurement

• Hydrophone plate

• Hydrophone holder

• Holder block