Martin Hoover

Gebundenes Buch

Acoustics: An Introduction

Beschreibung

Acoustics is the field of physics that specializes in study of mechanical waves within gases, liquids, and solids. Vibration, sound, infrasound, and ultrasound are among the topics covered in acoustics. It plays a crucial role in various industries, including audio and noise control. Acoustics is also employed in diverse sectors such as medicine, architecture, industrial production, and warfare. Some significant sub-disciplines within the field of acoustics include archaeoacoustics, architectural acoustics, aeroacoustics, and psychoacoustics. Archaeoacoustics explores the acoustic characteristics of ancient sites. Architectural acoustics focuses on managing and adjusting sound within structures. Aeroacoustics studies the noise generated by airflow, while psychoacoustics examines how humans perceive sounds. This discipline is an upcoming field of science that has undergone rapid development over the past few decades. It attempts to understand the multiple branches that fall under the discipline of acoustics and how such concepts have practical applications. For all those who are interested in acoustics, this book can prove to be an essential guide.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: NY Research Press
• Seitenzahl: 229
• Erscheinungstermin: 25. August 2025
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9781647257163
• ISBN-10: 1647257166
• Artikelnr.: 74905497