Handbook of Acoustics

Handbook of Acoustics
Author: Malcolm J. Crocker
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages: 1494
Release: 1998-03-09
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 9780471252931

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Acoustical engineers, researchers, architects, and designers need a comprehensive, single-volume reference that provides quick and convenient access to important information, answers and questions on a broad spectrum of topics, and helps solve the toughest problems in acoustical design and engineering. The Handbook of Acoustics meets that need. It offers concise coverage of the science and engineering of acoustics and vibration. In more than 100 clearly written chapters, experts from around the world share their knowledge and expertise in topics ranging from basic aerodynamics and jet noise to acoustical signal processing, and from the interaction of fluid motion and sound to infrasound, ultrasonics, and quantum acoustics. Topics covered include: * General linear acoustics * Nonlinear acoustics and cavitation * Aeroacoustics and atmospheric sound * Mechanical vibrations and shock * Statistical methods in acoustics * Architectural acoustics * Physiological acoustics * Underwater sound * Ultrasonics, quantum acoustics, and physical aspects of sound * Noise: its effects and control * Acoustical signal processing * Psychological acoustics * Speech communication * Music and musical acoustics * Acoustical measurements and instrumentation * Transducers The Handbook of Acoustics belongs on the reference shelf of every engineer, architect, research scientist, or designer with a professional interest in the propagation, control, transmission, and effects of sound.

Advances In Nonlinear Acoustics - Proceedings Of The 13th International Symposium On Nonlinear Acoustics

Advances In Nonlinear Acoustics - Proceedings Of The 13th International Symposium On Nonlinear Acoustics
Author: H Hoback
Publisher: World Scientific
Total Pages: 720
Release: 1993-06-18
Genre:
ISBN: 981455278X

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The large range of applications of acoustical methods and techniques in modern society demands a thorough exploration of the nonlinear properties of sound wave propagation in different media and environments, and of the effects caused by nonlinear interaction of sound and medium. The great range of interesting physical phenomena which occur in nonlinear acoustics helps stimulate the extensive research in the field.

Applied Mechanics Reviews

Applied Mechanics Reviews
Author:
Publisher:
Total Pages: 568
Release: 1973
Genre: Mechanics, Applied
ISBN:

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Applied Underwater Acoustics

Applied Underwater Acoustics
Author: Thomas Neighbors
Publisher: Elsevier
Total Pages: 982
Release: 2017-01-19
Genre: Science
ISBN: 0128112476

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Applied Underwater Acoustics meets the needs of scientists and engineers working in underwater acoustics and graduate students solving problems in, and preparing theses on, topics in underwater acoustics. The book is structured to provide the basis for rapidly assimilating the essential underwater acoustic knowledge base for practical application to daily research and analysis. Each chapter of the book is self-supporting and focuses on a single topic and its relation to underwater acoustics. The chapters start with a brief description of the topic’s physical background, necessary definitions, and a short description of the applications, along with a roadmap to the chapter. The subtopics covered within individual subchapters include most frequently used equations that describe the topic. Equations are not derived, rather, assumptions behind equations and limitations on the applications of each equation are emphasized. Figures, tables, and illustrations related to the sub-topic are presented in an easy-to-use manner, and examples on the use of the equations, including appropriate figures and tables are also included. Provides a complete and up-to-date treatment of all major subjects of underwater acoustics Presents chapters written by recognized experts in their individual field Covers the fundamental knowledge scientists and engineers need to solve problems in underwater acoustics Illuminates, in shorter sub-chapters, the modern applications of underwater acoustics that are described in worked examples Demands no prior knowledge of underwater acoustics, and the physical principles and mathematics are designed to be readily understood by scientists, engineers, and graduate students of underwater acoustics Includes a comprehensive list of literature references for each chapter

Nonlinear Acoustics: Reflection and Refraction, Propagation in a Periodic Waveguide, Scattering of Sound by Sound, and Ellipsoidal Focusing

Nonlinear Acoustics: Reflection and Refraction, Propagation in a Periodic Waveguide, Scattering of Sound by Sound, and Ellipsoidal Focusing
Author:
Publisher:
Total Pages: 28
Release: 1989
Genre:
ISBN:

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Reflection and refraction of plane finite-amplitude waves at a plane interface between two fluids. The nonlinear equation for three-dimensional waves in a thermoviscous, relaxing fluid was derived. A second-order perturbation solution was obtained for the reflection-refraction problem for the case of a lossless fluid and an arbitrary source signal. Propagation in a periodic waveguide. Propagation has been measured in a plane wave tube loaded periodically with reactive branch elements. Experiments with small-signal waves verify in fine detail the dispersion relation that had been derived earlier (and this year modified to include thermoviscous boundary layer effects and the end correction for the branch elements). Scattering of sound by sound. Primary work had been on the role of source and boundary conditions. Experiments on single- beam and crossed-beams in the megahertz range is in progress. Ellipsoidal focusing. This work, which has applications to lithotripsy, is thus far mainly experimental. The experiments are carried out in air. An electric spark located at the near focus of an ellipsoidal reflector generates an N wave. The reflector concentrates the sound at the remote focus.

Encyclopedia of Acoustics

Encyclopedia of Acoustics
Author: Malcolm J. Crocker
Publisher: Wiley-Interscience
Total Pages: 662
Release: 1997-05-02
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 9780471177678

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The Handbook of Acoustics belongs on the reference shelf of every engineer, architect, research scientist, or designer with a professional interest in the propagation, control, transmission, and effects of sound.