PHSCS 661
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Advanced Fluid Acoustics
Course Description
General solutions of the wave equation with applications. Kirchhoff-Helmholtz integral theorem. Sound radiation from generalized sources. Attenuation of propagating waves. Acoustic reflection, absorption, and scattering. Enclosed sound fields. Room acoustics. Energy-based acoustics.
When Taught
Winter Odd Years
Min
3
Fixed/Max
3
Fixed
3
Fixed
0
Other Prerequisites
Phscs 561 or instructor's consent.
Title
Acoustical Treatments
Learning Outcome
Model the physical properties of acoustical treatments and design treatments for custom applications.
Title
Advanced Acoustical Anaylsis
Learning Outcome
Use advanced theoretical, numerical, and experimental techniques to model and analyze acoustical elements in musical instruments, the human voice, room acoustics, and audio.
Title
Prepare for a Career
Learning Outcome
Become more effective researchers and designers for future work in academics or industry.
Title
Model Acoustics Enclosures
Learning Outcome
Model the acoustical effects of apertures, horns, nonuniform waveguides, acoustic filters, etc. Model damped enclosed sound fields using eigenmode expansions, statistical formulations, and numerical methods.
Title
Propagation of Sound
Learning Outcome
Explain and calculate the physical effects of acoustic reflections, absorption, scattering, diffusion, diffraction, and propagation losses.
Title
Sound Reproduction
Learning Outcome
Apply advanced tools to characterize and improve the performance of sound reproduction and reinforcement systems.
Title
Prepare for Research
Learning Outcome
Develop skills and proficiencies in all of these areas and become aware of key resources for further study.
