Developing invisible scalpels


January 10, 2013

Developing invisible scalpels

Engineering researchers at U-M have discovered a therapeutic ultrasound approach that could lead to the development of an invisible knife for noninvasive surgery. The new technique uses a carbon-nanotube-coated lens that can convert light to sound and focus high-pressure sound waves to finer points than ever before.

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