The transfer matrix method is introduced into the analysis of ultrasonic fl
exural solid horns. The frequency and magnification equations of a horn are
derived by using the transfer matrix method. Analyzed are the characterist
ics of three types of circular cross-section horns: exponent, cone, and cat
enary. The results are partly verified experimently. (C) 2000 Acoustical So
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