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Two acoustic radiator shape configurations, one with holes and another solid, were examined. The piezoelectric sensor demonstrated efficacy, corroborating with existing literature, in measuring acoustic cavitation. This was achieved through the Fast Fourier Transform (FFT) analysis of voltage data, specifically targeting sub-harmonic patterns, thereby providing a robust method for cavitation detection. Results demonstrate that perforated geometries enhance cavitation intensity at lower power levels, while solid shapes predominantly affect cavitation axially, exhibiting decreased activity at minimal power. The findings recommend using two different shape geometries on the acoustic radiator for efficient cavitation detection, highlighting intense cavitation on radial walls and cavitation generation on the bottom. Due to the stochastic nature of cavitation, averaging data is critical. 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