Theoretical Acoustics

Learning Outcomes

By completion of PHYS374 the student shall be able to

· explain key concepts, physical mechanisms and theoretical models for sound in gases and liquids: sound radiation, sound propagation in homogeneous and inhomogeneous media, diffraction, scattering, causality relations.

· explain key concepts, physical mechanisms and theoretical models for sound in elastic media (solids): basic tensor algebra, basic elasticity theory for isotropic and anisotropic solid media, and linear sound propagation in elastic materials.

Grading Scale

The grading scale used is A to F. Grade A is the highest passing grade in the grading scale, grade F is a fail.