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An overview of the fundamental concepts needed for an understanding of physical acoustics is provided. Basic derivations of the acoustic wave equation are presented for both fluids and solids. Fundamental wave concepts are discussed with an emphasis on the acoustic case. Discussions of different experiments and apparatus provide examples of how physical acoustics can be applied and of its diversity. Nonlinear acoustics is also described.

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Abbreviations

BCC:

body-centered cubic

CD:

compact disc

FCC:

face-centered cubic

FFT:

fast Fourier transform

IF:

intermediate frequency

LDV:

laser Doppler vibrometer

PL:

pressure level

PVDF:

polyvinylidene fluoride

PZT:

lead zirconate titanate

RUS:

resonant ultrasound spectroscopy

SI:

speckle interferometry

SIL:

sound intensity level

SPL:

sound pressure level

rms:

root mean square

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  1. Department of Physics and Astronomy, The University of Mississippi, 123 Lewis Hall, 38677, University, MS, USA

    Mack A. Breazeale

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    Michael McPherson

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Breazeale, M.A., McPherson, M. (2014). Physical Acoustics. In: Rossing, T.D. (eds) Springer Handbook of Acoustics. Springer Handbooks. Springer, New York, NY. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4939-0755-7_6

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