Rayleigh, Lord

The Theory of Sound: v. 1 (Dover Classics of Science & Mathematics)

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ISBN 13:
9780486602929
author:
Rayleigh, Lord
format:
Paperback
publisher:
Dover Publications Inc.
language:
English
Publication Year:
1998
Pages:
480
Genre:
Sound, vibration & waves (acoustics)
Condition:
New
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Description

The Theory of Sound by John William Strutt Baron Rayleigh and Robert Bruce Lindsay is a comprehensive overview of research in physics prior to 1877, followed by the authors' own original contributions. This two-part volume covers a wide range of topics, including harmonic vibrations, systems with one degree of freedom, and vibrations of various shapes and materials.

Volume One delves into the specifics of these subjects, exploring transverse vibrations of strings, longitudinal and torsional vibrations of bars, and vibrations of membranes and plates. It also examines curved shells and plates, and electrical vibrations.

This book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in physics and acoustics, providing a detailed understanding of the principles underlying sound and vibration.

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