This course introduces acoustics by using the concept of impedance. The course starts with vibrations and waves, demonstrating how vibration can be envisaged as a kind of wave, mathematically and physically. They are realized by one-dimensional examples, which provide mathematically simplest but clear enough physical insights. Then the part 1 ends with explaining waves on a flat surface of discontinuity, demonstrating how propagation characteristics of waves change in space where there is a distributed impedance mismatch.
Intro to Acoustics (Part 1)
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MA
Reviewed on Oct 25, 2023
The PowerPoint part should be ignored as it makes it difficult to focus on the content. The instructor himself has profound knowledge regarding waves & also in whistling :) God Bless You
SM
Reviewed on Oct 4, 2019
I heard something in this course which I have never heard before. The professor emphasizes on physical prospective of this course intentionally and this is very useful to describe the concept.
YG
Reviewed on Apr 16, 2020
A very informative and interesting course. the professor conveyed the information in an interesting way.
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