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<b>Acoustic Technologies in Biology and Medicine</b> <p><b>Complete, balanced resource encompassing all required technical, theoretical, and applied multidisciplinary knowledge related to acoustics</b> <p>Taking a multidisciplinary approach involving fluid mechanics, physics, chemistry, electronics, and the life sciences to provide a unified and competent overview of the field, <i>Acoustic Technologies in Biology and Medicine</i> covers the fundamental principles of acoustic wave generation and propagation, different acoustic systems and technologies with the interplay of physical forces, theoretical foundations, and the state-of-the-art biomedical applications of acoustics. <p>State-of-the-art applications of acoustics in biology and medicine are presented, including single cell and organism manipulation, acoustic biosensing, cancer cell isolation (liquid biopsy), cell/tissue stimulation and ablation, micro-robot actuation, acoustic imaging, and drug delivery. <p>Contributed to and edited by highly qualified professionals with significant experience in the field, <i>Acoustic Technologies in Biology and Medicine</i> covers sample topics such as: <ul><li>Materials for acoustic wave generation and modulation, ultrasound imaging, and photoacoustic imaging and sensing for biomedical applications</li> <li>Therapeutic ultrasound, application of ultrasound responsive reagents for drug delivery systems, and acoustic levitation and acoustic holograms</li> <li>Application of ultrasonic waves in bioparticle manipulation and separation, acoustic biosensors, and acoustic micro and nanorobots in medicine</li> <li>Different technologies of acoustic systems, including bulk and surface acoustic wave-based platforms, acoustic imaging, acoustic sensors, and acoustic levitators</li></ul> <p>A cornerstone reference bridging the gap between rapidly advancing acoustic technologies with state-of-the-art applications in biology and medicine, <i>Acoustic Technologies in Biology and