Wave mechanics (vibration and acoustics) Books

This volume contains the invited contributions to the NATO Advanced Research Workshop on Integrable Quantum Field Theories held at the Villa Olmo, Como, Italy, September 14-18, 1992. About 70 researchers from all over world...

''Intended mainly for physicists and mathematicians...its high quality will definitely attract a wider audience.'' ---Computational Mathematics and Mathematical Physics This work acquaints the physicist with the...

This book is intended to serve as an introduction to the technology of thermal imaging, and as a compendium of the conventions which form the basis of current FUR practice. Those topics in thermal imaging which are covered...

A detailed exploration of the nature and properties of sound, including discussions of acoustics, harmonics, and musical theory.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we...

This is a scientific study of combination tones and related auditory phenomena. The book provides an overview of the physics and physiology of sound, as well as their perception by the human ear. The author discusses the various types of combination...

This influential work of acoustics explores the theory behind weak shock waves and their propagation in various media. Written by a leading expert in the field, Keller's book is an indispensable resource for acousticians and researchers alike.This work...

In this accessible guide, William Henry Stone introduces readers to the fundamental principles of sound. From vibrations to waves, this book covers all the basics in a clear and concise manner, making it the perfect resource for students and enthusiasts...

This is a classic introduction to the principles of acoustic theory, written by one of the foremost experts in the field. Donkin provides a clear and concise overview of the key concepts and equations that govern the behavior of sound waves, and offers...

Dieses Buch von Karl von Vierordt widmet sich den physikalischen Eigenschaften von Schall und Ton. Es befasst sich mit der Natur von Schallwellen und wie sie sich durch verschiedene Materialien bewegen.This work has been selected by scholars as being...

This book provides a comprehensive overview of acoustics, and explores its theoretical and practical applications. Written by William Fishburn Donkin, a renowned physicist and mathematician, it covers topics such as wave motion, vibrations, and the...

This describes the basic physics of acoustics and air flow that occurs during the production of human speech. An approach that starts with the fundamentals of the mechanics of air is used so that both acoustic propagation, sources of sound, and tissue...

The purpose of this textbook is to provide instruction for undergraduate and graduate students in the theory and practice of underwater acoustic sonar systems. The first third of the book introduces the basics of sonar theory. The middle section of the...

The 1996 NATO Advanced Study Institute (ASI) followed the international tradi­ tion of the schools held in Cargese in 1976, 1979, 1983, 1987 and 1991. Impressive progress in quantum field theory had been made since the last...

The Cargese Summer School "Low Dimensional Applications of Quantum Field Theory" was held in July 1995. The School was dedicated to the memory of Claude Itzykson. This session focused on the recent progress in quantum field...

As the first major reference on glass fractography, contributors to this volume offer a comprehensive account of the fracture of glass as well as various fracture surface topography. Contributors discuss optical fibers, glass...