New Sensor Ensures Hospitals Are Hygienic By Listening To Collap...

Courtesy ScienceDaily  Tue, 04/07/2009 - 21:45

The National Physical Laboratory has developed the first sensor capable of measuring localized ultrasonic cavitation -- the implosion of bubbles in a liquid when a high frequency sound wave is applied.

The sensor will help hospitals ensure that their instruments are properly disinfected before they are used on patients.

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