Beam Width
Category Imaging Quality Term Beam Width Definition of Beam Width Lateral Dimension Of The Ultrasound Beam That Affects Lateral Resolution Notes About Beam Width Narrower Beam Width Improves Lateral Resolution
Imaging Quality
Axial Resolution
Category Imaging Quality Term Axial Resolution Definition of Axial Resolution Ability to Distinguish Two Closely Spaced Reflectors Along the Beam Axis Notes About Axial Resolution Improved by Higher Frequency and Shorter Pulse Length
Beam Profile
Category Imaging Quality Term Beam Profile Definition of Beam Profile Spatial Energy Distribution Of The Ultrasound Beam Across Depth And Width Notes About Beam Profile Influences Resolution And Artifact Patterns