PH3451: Fundamental Acoustics - NPS Online
Overview
Development of, and solutions to, the acoustic wave equation in fluids; propagation of plane, spherical and cylindrical waves in fluids; sound pressure level, intensity, and specific acoustic impedance; normal and oblique incidence reflection and transmission from plane boundaries; transmission through a layer; image theory and surface interference; sound absorption and dispersion for classical and relaxing fluids; acoustic behavior of sources and arrays, acoustical reciprocity, continuous line source, plane circular piston, radiation impedance, and the steered line array; transducer properties, sensitivities, and calibration. Laboratory experiments include longitudinal waves in an air-filled tube, surface interference, properties of underwater transducers, three-element array, speed of sound in water, and absorption in gases.
Included in degrees & certificates
- 124
- 535
Prerequisites
- PH3119
- PH3991

Academic Calendar
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06 Jun 2023
Spring quarter pre-graduation awards ceremony
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09 Jun 2023
Spring quarter last day of classes
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13 Jun 2023
Spring quarter final examinations begin