Acoustics

1. General remarks on mathematics, measurement theory and physics

2. Elements of musical acoustics in history.

3. Fundamentals of acoustics
Nature of sound
Wave propagation
Sound propagation speed
Propagation in gases
Characteristic acoustic impedance and specific acoustic impedance
Wave reflection, transmission and diffraction
Wave and standing wave interference
Dissipative effects
Fundamental quantities and their units of measurement
Frequency composition
Sound sources
Doppler effect
Acoustic field free
Vibrating systems

4. Auditory perception and effects of noise
Anatomy and physiology of the auditory system
Subjective answer
audiometry
Hearing damage from noise
Medico-legal aspects
Population noise and health disorder

5. Instrumentation and measurement techniques
Main transducers and measuring instruments
Acoustic calibrators
Principles of signal analysis
Frequency analysis and spectrum analyzers
Equivalent sound level measurement
Acoustic intensity
Measurement of the sound power level of the sources
Uncertainty of the measures

6. Noise in the external environment
Noise sources
Outdoor sound propagation
Acoustic barriers
Regulations and legislation
Monitoring and mapping

7. Acoustics of materials and building systems
Solid sound transmission
Acoustic absorption of materials and structures

8. Architectural acoustics
Sound indoors
Evaluation of the acoustic qualities of the show rooms
Acoustic design criteria
Music and architectural acoustics
Measurement methodologies

9. Acoustics of musical instruments:
Chordophones, aerophones.