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Leo Beranek has written the definitive work on Acoustics
whether your interest is as a musician, an audiophile or as a studio engineer this book is a must read!

I'm not much good at math, but I learned a lot from this and enjoy the dry humor ( ex: "The Beranek Effect" )

Highly comprehensive and there have been changes made to my stereo system as a result of reading this; I often refer back to it

GW

esential reading for the transducer acoustician
This consise and precise book gives almost all the information you will need to gain a great understanding of the acoustics envolved in modelling transducer's acoustic properties. Sometimes tough reading, but rigourous. ... Read more

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This book is devoted to the mathematical and numerical analysis of the inverse scattering problem for acoustic and electromagnetic waves. The second edition includes material on Newton’s method for the inverse obstacle problem, an elegant proof of uniqueness for the inverse medium problem, a discussion of the spectral theory of the far field operator and a method for determining the support of an inhomogeneous medium from far field data.

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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chapters include notes and numerical results from the author s involvement in specific projects, and contain hitherto unpublished material.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. ... Read more

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A seminal work on the topic
Sound is all around us, and it's an important element for understanding physics. "Notes on Acoustics" is a look at the hard science behind the study of acoustics. Covering countless topics on the subject such as Oscillations, Sound Waves, Reflection, Duct Acoustics, and more, "Notes on Acoustics" is a seminal work on the topic. Enhanced with formerly unpublished bonus material, "Notes on Acoustics" is highly recommended for community library physics collections.

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This is an EXACT reproduction of a book published before 1923. This IS NOT an OCR'd book with strange characters, introduced typographical errors, and jumbled words.This book may have occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. that were either part of the original artifact, or were introduced by the scanning process. We believe this work is culturally important, and despite the imperfections, have elected to bring it back into print as part of our continuing commitment to the preservation of printed works worldwide. We appreciate your understanding of the imperfections in the preservation process, and hope you enjoy this valuable book. ... Read more

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In this interdisciplinary book, leading experts in underwater acoustics, seismology, acoustic medical imaging and non-destructive testing present basic concepts as well as the recent advances in imaging. The different subjects tackled show significant similarities.

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This major work covers almost all that has been learned about the acoustics of stringed instruments from Helmholtz's 19th-century theoretical elaborations to recent electroacoustic and holographic measurements.Many of the results presented here were uncovered by the author himself (and by his associates and students) over a 20-year period of research on the physics of instruments in the violin family. Lothar Cremer is one of the world's most respected authorities on architectural acoustics and, not incidentally, an avid avocational violinist and violist.The book - which was published in German in 1981 - first of all meets the rigorous technical standards of specialists in musical acoustics. But it also serves the needs and interests of two broader groups: makers and players of stringed instruments are expressly addressed, since the implications of the mathematical formulations are fully outlined and explained; and acousticians in general will find that the work represents a textbook illustration of the application of fundamental principles and up-to-date techniques to a specific problem.The first - and longest - of the book's three parts investigates the oscillatory responses of bowed (and plucked) strings. The natural nonlinearities that derive from considerations of string torsion and bending stiffness are deftly handled and concisely modeled.The second part deals with the body of the instrument. Special attention is given to the bridge, which transmits the oscillations of the strings to the wooden body and its air cavity. In this case, linear modeling proves serviceable for the most part - a simplification that would not be possible with lute - like instruments such as the guitar.The radiation of sound from the body into the listener's space, which is treated as an extension of the instrument itself, is the subject of the book's final part.Lothar Cremer is Professor Emeritus at the Technical University of Berlin, where he served as director of the Institute for Acoustical Engineering. ... Read more

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An Acoustic Algorithm
An erudite exploration into the scientific measurements and resonant elements that "languages" the soul-speak of this beloved instrument. This study is an unapologetic assessment of the physical body of the instrument without compromising it's romantic aura. The mystique and speculation have continued unabated for centuries in regard to the violin. From spectrographic analysis of the wood fibers to the placement of the sound holes the violin is the most continually explored man-made phenomenon extant. While not a resolution to this age-old dichotomy it does lend credible expert witness to the violin's mathmatical/tonal relationship.
If you desire to understand the subtle nuances of the violin's character whilst maintaining an objective appreciation this is your book. Whether you're a luthier at the bench, playing "first chair" at the philharmonic or a reader in a recliner, this is a treasure trove you're sure to enjoy. Truly one of a kind! ... Read more

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Originally published in 2005, this book is an introduction to the physics of suspensions of bubbles, droplets, and solid particles in both gases and fluids. Rather than treating each combination separately, a unified approach is used that permits most particle-fluid combination types to be discussed together. To do this, the book first presents a detailed discussion of the basic particle motions that small particles can sustain, paying particular attention to translations and pulsations, and to the thermal effects that occur as a result of those motions. The book then introduces the reader to the dynamics and thermodynamics of suspensions, with acoustic motions providing the main focus in the latter part of the book. The important acoustic problems of attenuation and dispersion are discussed from several fundamental perspectives. The book concludes with applications of acoustic techniques to the characterization and modification of suspensions by means of acoustic waves. ... Read more

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This introductory text deals with the physical systems and biological processes that intervene in what we broadly call "music." It analyzes what physical properties of sound patterns are associated with what psychological sensations of music, and describes how these sound patterns are actually produced in musical instruments, how they propagate through the environment, and how they are detected by the ear and interpreted in the brain. Without using complicated mathematics, the author weaves a close mesh between the disciplines of acoustics, psychophysics, and neurobiology, offering an integral picture of not only the science of music, but also the "music of science", that is, the beauty and excitement of scientific research, reasoning and understanding. This text should be accessible to undergraduate-level students, whether from science, arts or engineering schools, but it should also be useful to professional musicians, physics educators, acoustical engineers and neuroscientists.

The fourth edition incorporates recent research on tone generation in musical instruments and latest findings in brain science, including substantially updated coverage of psychophysics and brain function relevant to music perception, new results from tomographic imaging, and new understanding of the neural processes responsible for human consciousness and the emotional response of the brain to music.

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This text has been out of print since 1990; it was originallypublished by Solomon Press in 1987. Several experts in the field haveverified that the information in the book remains constant; nothinghas, or will, change in the basic science of musical sound. Itexplains the science of musical sound without the encumbrance ofdetailed mathematics. It will appeal to music lovers as well asstudents of music and students of physics. It can easily be promotedwith our physics program. ... Read more

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Wonderful reference
This massive 600+ page hardbound reference book is a must for any working musician no matter what level of formal training you have had. Helps in understanding (in the most basic way of saying it) how and why do musical noises sound as they do. Can also be a useful tool for songwriters of any genre. ... Read more

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Proceedings of the workshop on Ocean Acoustic Interference Phenomena and Signal Processing. Theory, experimental methods, acoustic fluctuations, and array processing emerge as the major research issues. ... Read more

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"Signals, Sound, and Sensation" is of great importance to the hearing science community... If I were to give an advanced course, this is precisely the book I would recommend." --- W. Dixon Ward, University of Minnesota

This is a unique book on the mathematics of signals written for hearing-science researchers. Designed to follow an introductory text on psychoacoustics, Signals, Sound, and Sensation takes the reader through the mathematics of signal processing from its beginnings in the Fourier transform to advanced topics in modulation, dispertion relations, minimum phase systems, sampled data, and nonlinear distortion. While the book is organized like an introductory engineering text on signals, the examples and exercises come from research on the perception of sound. A unique featre of the book is the consistent application of the Fourier transform, which unifies topics as diverse as cochlear filtering and digital recording. More than 250 exercises are included. many of them are devoted to practical research in perception, while others explore surprising auditory illusions generated by special signals. working knowledge of elementary calculus is the only prerequisite. Signals, Sound, and Sensation will help readers acquire the quantitaive skills they need to solve signal problems that arise in their everyday work. periodic signals, aperiodic signals, and noise- along with their linear and nonlinear transformations-are covered in detail. More advanced mathematical topics are treated in the appendices. In no other book are signal mathematics and psychoacoustics so neatly intertwined. Researchers and advanced students in the psychology of auditory perception willl find this book indispensable.

FROM THE REVIEWS:

AMERICAN SCIENTIST"...this scholarly yet eminent readable account is particularly welcome...It emphasizes not only advanced psychoacoustics concepts and measurement protocols but also provides a masterly treatment of mathematics of signals, from Fourier series to nonlinear distortion and Hilbert transforms, to name only a few of the subjects covered in considerable depth. It is remarkably successful in its simultaneous exposition of the analytical, physical and perceptual aspects of sound and hearing...this is a splendid book, well organized, copiously illustrated and pleasingly written."

PHYSICS TODAY"Hartmann's many years of teaching acoustics and physics are evident in the confident manner in which he presents this material. He covers a wide range of topics in a clear, authoritative and easy-to-read style. The material is most appropriate for the student who has an interest in the science of hearing and who wishes to acquire familiarity with acoustics and signal theory...[It is] intended to be used as a text for a second course in psychoacoustics. For this purpose, the coverage of relevant topics is very thorough...The book would also be a useful reference for anyone interested in the study of auditory perception. Readers who already have an acquaintance with signal theory may appreciate the sensible style of the discussions of such psychoacoustic topics as loudness and pitch perception. As a hearing research scientist with a background in physics and electrical engineering, I appreciate the direct, accessible style of Hartmann's book and found it a pleasure to read. It should be considered by anyone wanting to teach signal theory to students with an interest in psychoacoustics."

PHYSICS TODAY"...I found this to be a book with a lot of personality and distinctiveness. The writing style is clear, but very personal and seems to convey the deep interest of the author on the issues discussed. The book contains historical notes interspersed throughout the text, an interesting touch, and clearly separated from the main text to identify them as such. I would judge the book to be an important addition for anyone involved in research or teaching in psychoacoustics or hearing science." ... Read more

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Good application of signal processing theory to psychoacoustics
This book very much resembles an engineering textbook. It is written on the premise that a fundamental element in the science of sound as it is perceived is the signal. Thus, scientists who understand the mathematics of the signal are better prepared to develop and understand models of psychoacoustical effects. Therefore, this is not intended to be a first book on the either the subject of signal processing or psychoacoustics. Rather, this book attempts to join the two subjects.

This is very much a signals and systems type book, except that all of the signals and systems described pertain to audio and its perception. The quantitative emphasis in this book is underscored by the exercises at the end of each chapter. The author assumes that the reader has a fundamental understanding of calculus. Using that as a basis, the reader will learn a great dealabout differential equations, Fourier transforms, and linear algebra, as these topics are covered in depth as they are needed. Throughout the book, topics that may seem elementary to those with an engineering background are interspersed with applications to acoustics and psychoacoustics that the reader may not be familiar with, so chapters should not be overlooked just because their titles convey the idea of remedial material. For example Chapter 6, on the perception of complex tones, at first looks like a simplistic tutorial on sampling theory, but it leads up to the interesting Shepard tones and the Tritone Paradox.

Along with the basics of tone and characteristics of sound, there is detailed coverage on the Fourier series and integral, signal processing, random processes and noise, and modulation, all discussed within the framework of applying these subjects to acoustics and psychoacoustics.Thus, some chapters are very mathematical while others are very conversational. I would highly recommend this book to anyone who has prior knowledge of both signals and system theory as well as acoustics and psychoacoustics. There is no other book I know of that is as good as this one at explaining the mathematics of psychoacoustics.

Hard stuff
I read the book and it was quite a bit of hard work. I can only recommend to people who love maths. For all others, especially biologists and people more interested in the biological things: it is not worth the money.
If the author would use a more coherent and explaining style of writing and reduce formulas for every single detail it would be much better.

A Unique Book on Auditory Processing
This book fills a large gap between signal processing and psychoacoustics.Standard signal processing books have in-depth coverage on Fourier transform, filtering, etc., but say little about what various signals mean to our ears.On the other hand, psychoacoustics books lack necessary mathematical rigor and insight for people who want to understand underlying computations.The book is written with remarkable clarity and rigor, and yet accessible to readers with just basic knowledge of calculus.The book does not just state conclusions but goes through the trouble to show how they are or can be derived, which greatly enhances understanding.An ideal book for people interested in auditory computations, and a required reading for my students in Ohio State Computer and Cognitive Science.I highly recommend it to anyone with an interest in acoustic processing and auditory perception. ... Read more

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These are the proceedings of the 17th International Symposium on Nonlinear Acoustics (ISNA), including the International Sonic Boom Forum. The ISNA series, held once every three years, is the premier symposium devoted to the field of nonlinear acoustics. Topics include theory and application of nonlinear acoustics to physical and biomedical sciences and engineering.

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These are the proceedings of the 18th International Symposium on Nonlinear Acoustics (ISNA).The ISNA series, held once every three years, is the premier symposium devoted to the field of nonlinear acoustics. Nonlinear acoustical phenomena appear when the sound amplitude is sufficiently large. Then the sound wave is deformed and shocks and sound of new frequencies are created. Earthquake and sonic booms are undesired nonlinear acoustical phenomena; nondestructive testing and cancer sound beam therapy are useful nonlinear acoustical applications. This book is unique in bringing into relief the common physical foundation of so different phenomena and applications.

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Acoustic waves of high amplitude explore the nonlinearity of the medium they propagate in. Acousticians from all over the world discussed the special phenomena thereby brought about in gases, liquids, and solids. They range from shock waves, the rupture of liquids (cavitation), cleaning, cooling, light from sound and sound from light, to chemical synthesis, kidney stone destruction and hemostasis (stopping of bleeding by sound). Topics inluded are: nonlinear wave propagation, wave scattering and interaction, resonators and waveguides, sound beams, sound sources and focusing, thermoacoustics and streaming, waves in solids, microstructured and damaged materials, granular media, metrology, nondestructive testing and evaluation, cavitation bubble dynamics, optic cavitation and aspherical bubble collapse, single bubble sonoluminescence, multi-bubble cavitation and sonoluminescence, sonochemistry, biomedical applications, wave propagation in bubbly liquids. ... Read more

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Excellent Book
This book is excellent. It covers the topic thoroughly, in all its detail. I used it while preparing a research paper for school and if you want to know the topic of how our understanding of sound came about you have to get this book! ... Read more