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The aim of the course is to provide fundamental knowledge about mathematical and physical methods that are routinely applied in research and industry to model acoustics, i.e., linear wave or vibrational, phenomena. Knowledge on several topics in basic mechanics, linear wave propagation, and discrete oscillating systems will be provided. The course aims at providing the capability to devise simple models of those vibrational phenomena and describe them in a mathematical language, which allows the students to derive simple solutions either numerically or analytically. The knowledge forms a thorough foundation of the physics that is applied in different applications of acoustics. This course also has the purpose to prepare the students for diploma work or Ph.D. research in the relevant fields.

Discrete systems, wave equation, plane waves, spherical waves, cylindrical waves, transducers, nonlinear acoustics, finite element method, applications.

Demonstrate a thorough understanding of the basic physical and mathematical principles used in physical acoustics.
Understand how the axioms of mechanics lead to the wave equation.
Be able to interpret the analytically derived results from a physics point of view.
Establish a satisfactory overview of the technical applications of acoustics.

Be able to solve the wave equation analytically in simple cases.
Be able to read, understand, summarize, and discuss scientific papers in physical acoustics.
Be able to formulate and solve problems in acoustics numerically and analytically.
Be able to apply numerical tools to model problems in acoustics.

be able to judge the quality of a theoretical/numerical analysis of an acoustical phenomenon.

Föreläsningar

övningar

Projekt

numerical laboratory exercises

Muntlig tentamen

Inlämningsuppgifter

Completed laboratory work with approved laboratory report, approved mini-project report and presentation.

Underkänd, godkänd

Fundamental knowledge in mathematics and physics, including single variable and multivariable calculus, linear algebra, and classical mechanics.

Blackstock, David T.: Fundamentals of Physical Acoustics. John Wiley & Sons, 2000. ISBN 9780471319795.
Kinsler, Lawrence E., Frey, Austin R., Coppens, Alan B. & Sanders, James V.: Fundamentals of Acoustics. John Wiley & Sons, 2000. ISBN 9780471847892.

BMEN45F

2023-05-23

Maria Sandsten