Apparatus and methods for acoustically isolating logging tool receiver and
transmitter sections. One or more modular isolators is arranged between
the receiver and transmitter sections. The modular isolators comprise a
high tensile strength while also providing for a high wave attenuation
level. The modular isolators are mechanical mass-spring systems capable
of absorbing acoustic waves propagating along the logging tool. The mass
is a swinging sleeve, and the spring includes a Belleville spring stack.
The use of the strong modular isolators provides acoustic isolation
between the transmitters and receivers for the complete sonic frequency
band at multiple modes.