Acoustics

Acoustics

Of or pertaining to the study of mechanical waves in all stages of matter including sounds, vibration, ultrasounds, and infrasound.

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capacitor

Science; Acoustics

An electrical component that passes alternating currents but blocks direct currents. Also called a condenser, it is capable of storing electrical energy

integrator

Science; Acoustics

An electrical frequency filter used to convert a vibratory acceleration signal to one whose amplitude is proportional to velocity or displacement.

clipping

Science; Acoustics

An electrical signal is clipped if the signal level exceeds the capabilities of the amplifier. It is a distortion of the signal.

detector

Science; Acoustics

An electronic circuit that determines the amplitude level of a signal in accordance with certain rules. The simplest type of detector consists of a resistor and a capacitor, which measures the ...

erg

Science; Acoustics

An erg is the amount of work done by a force of one dyne exerted for a distance of one centimeter. In the CGS base units. 1 erg = 1 dyne cm = 10 -7 joule