No branch of classical physics is older in its origins yet more
modern in its applications than acoustics. Courses on acoustics
very naturally begin with a study of vibrations, as a preliminary
to the introduction of the wave equations. Both vibrations and
waves, of course, are vastly important to all branches of physics
and engineering. But it is very helpful to students to gain an
understanding of mechanical waves before trying to comprehend the
more subtle and abstract electromagnetic ones.
This undergraduate-level text opens with an overview of fundamental
particle vibration theory, and it proceeds to examinations of waves
in air and in three dimensions, interference patterns and
diffraction, and acoustic impedance, as illustrated in the behavior
of horns. Subsequent topics include longitudinal waves in different
gases and waves in liquids and solids; stationary waves and
vibrating sources, as demonstrated by musical instruments;
reflection and absorption of sound waves; speech and hearing; sound
measurements and experimental acoustics; reproduction of sound; and
miscellaneous applied acoustics. Supplementary sections include
four appendixes and answers to problems. Introduction. Appendixes.
List of Symbols. References. Index. Answers to Problems.
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