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FUNDAMENTALS OF ACOUSTICS

(The main reference of this presentation is the one provided by F. Alton Everest)

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FUNDAMENTALS OF ACOUSTICS
• Refraction
• Absorption

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Refraction
Due to changes in media sound speed

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Refraction of Sound in Solids

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Speed of Sound

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Refraction of Sound in the Atmosphere

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Comprehensive illustration of
refraction of sound from source

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Wind gradients can affect the
propagation of sound

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refraction can affect sound propagation
underwater

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Absorption

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Absorption Coefficients

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