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Written by a noted authority in the subject area, this book is a comprehensive study of the theory and practical application of acoustics to numerous fields. It may be used as a reference by scientists and engineers or as a senior-undergraduate or graduate-level course. Several of the chapters include notes and numerical results from the author’s involvement in specific projects, and contain hitherto unpublished material. Items in this category are aero-acoustic instabilities, flow interaction with acoustic resonators, sound propagation in the atmosphere, sound generation by fans, aspects of nonlinear acoustics, the analysis of an oscillator with “dry friction,” and a discussion of the frequency response of the ear.

Features:

• Written by an international authority and winner of the Rayleigh Medal (Institute of Acoustics)
• Emphasizes a descriptive presentation to provide “physical insight” and aspects of “problem-solving” without sacrificing the importance of mathematical analysis
• Includes the author’s unpublished material on aero-acoustic instabilities, flow interaction with acoustic resonators, sound propagation in the atmosphere, aspects of nonlinear acoustics, the analysis of an oscillator with “dry friction,” and the frequency response of the ear

Table Of Contents:

1. Introduction. 2. Oscillator Review. 3. Elements of Waves. 4. Wave Reflection, Absorbtion, & Transmission. 5. Sound Sources & Fields. 6. Wave Interference, Diffraction, & Scattering.. 7. Room and Duct Acoustics. 8. Flow Induced Sound and Instabilities. 9. Sound Generation by Fans. 10. Atmospheric Acoustics. 11. Flow Effects & Non-Linear Acoustics. 12. Examples. Appendixes. Index.

Market / Audience

Markets: Acoustics; Physics; Engineering; senior level/grad courses in acoustics Audience: Physicists, engineers, scientists, and students taking courses in acoustics

About The Author:

K. Uno Ingard is a professor emeritus of physics (MIT) and was awarded the Rayleigh Medal by the Institute of Acoustics, the Education Award of the Institute of Noise Control Engineering, and the Per Bruel Gold Medal of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers. He has written numerous books and journal articles and was awarded membership in the prestigious National Academy of Engineering.