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Acoustics topics include: Audible sound characteristics, reflection, reverberation and absorption, common acoustical defects, halls and studios acoustical design, auditorium acoustic design and defects
Acoustics is a branch of physics that studies mechanical waves in solids, liquids, and gases. It includes topics such as vibration, ultrasound, sound, and infrasound.
Acoustics is not limited to phenomena that can be heard by humans and animals. It also includes phenomena with frequencies so low (infrasound) or so high (ultrasound) that cannot be heard by a normal person. Acoustics is an interdisciplinary area of teaching and research. It includes: Basic acoustical wave theory Ultrasonics Underwater sound Transducers Nonlinear acoustics Noise and noise control Environmental acoustics
Acoustics is also the qualities that determine the ability of an enclosure (such as an auditorium) to reflect sound waves in such a way as to produce distinct hearing. The science of acoustics spreads across many facets of our society like music, architecture, warfare, medicine, industrial production and more.
A scientist or researcher who studies acoustics is called an Acoustician. Someone working in the field of acoustics technology will be called Acoustical Engineer.
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