PHYS 474 - Acoustics

3 cr.

(Prerequisite: PHYS 350)

This course covers the fundamentals of vibration as applied to one-, two- and three-dimensional systems of solids and fluids. Reflection, transmission, absorption, attenuation, and radiation are covered. Resonators and wave guides and filters are studied along with the fundamentals of transducers. Acoustical issues in hearing are covered, time permitting.