Optimization of selection matrix capture for micro defects laser ultrasound imaging using multi-parameter genetic algorithm

Long Chen; Zenghua Liu; Zhenhe Tang; Jian Duan; Yanping Zhu; Zongjian Zhang; Xiaoyu Liu; Cunfu He

doi:10.1016/j.ndteint.2025.103325

journal article Jun 01, 2025

Optimization of selection matrix capture for micro defects laser ultrasound imaging using multi-parameter genetic algorithm

Long Chen

Zenghua Liu Zhenhe Tang Jian Duan

Yanping Zhu

Zongjian Zhang Xiaoyu Liu

Cunfu He

NDT & E International Vol. 152 pp. 103325 · Elsevier BV

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Published: Jun 01, 2025
Vol/Issue: 152
Pages: 103325
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College of Forestry Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University Fuzhou 350002 China

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Cunfu He

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National Natural Science Foundation of China Award: 12172015

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Long Chen, Zenghua Liu, Zhenhe Tang, et al. (2025). Optimization of selection matrix capture for micro defects laser ultrasound imaging using multi-parameter genetic algorithm. NDT & E International, 152, 103325. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ndteint.2025.103325

Optimization of selection matrix capture for micro defects laser ultrasound imaging using multi-parameter genetic algorithm

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