Physical Acoustics

Contents

Contributors to Part A

Preface

Contents of Volume I-Part B


1. Wave Propagation in Fluids and Normal Solids

I. Introduction

II. Fundamentals of Continuum Mechanics

III. Representation of Oscillations and Waves

IV. Small-Amplitude Waves in Fluids

V. Small-Amplitude Waves in Isotropic Linear Elastic Solids

VI. Small-Amplitude Waves in A Linear Viscoelastic Medium

VII. Small-Amplitude Waves in Crystals

VIII. Small-Amplitude Waves in Strained Elastic Crystals

References


2. Guided Wave Propagation in Elongated Cylinders and Plates

I. Introduction

II. Modes of Propagation in Plates

III. Modes of Propagation in Solid Cylinders

IV. Applications of Theories For Guided Waves in Plates And Cylinders

V. Special Effects Associated With Guided Elastic Waves in Plates and Cylinders

References

General References


3. Piezoelectric and Piezomagnetic Materials and Their Function in Transducers

I. Historical Introduction

II. Piezoelectric Properties of Important Crystals

III. Equations of The Piezoelectric Medium

IV. Polycrystalline Ferroelectrics

V. Common Modes of Vibration For Piezoelectric Solids

VI. Equivalent Circuits

VII. Piezomagnetic Materials

References


4. Ultrasonic Methods For Measuring the Mechanical Properties of Liquids and Solids

I. A General Look At Methods

II. Transmission Line Equations For Mechanical Vibrations

III. Techniques For Low-Viscosity Liquids

IV. Viscoelastic Liquids

V. Plastics and Rubber-Like Materials

VI. Measuring Techniques For Hard Solids

VII. Measurement of Elastic Moduli of Single Crystals

References


5. Use of Piezoelectric Crystals and Mechanical Resonators in Filters and Oscillators

I.Introduction

II. Propagation Properties of Waves in Gases, Liquids, and Solids

III. Piezoelectric Crystal Elements

IV. Filter Circuits Employing Crystal and Ceramic Resonators

V. Crystal Controlled Oscillators

VI. Electromechanical Selectors and Filter Systems

References

Appendix


6. Guided Wave Ultrasonic Delay Lines

I. Introduction

II. Torsional Mode Delay Lines

III. Shear Mode Strip Delay Lines

IV. Longitudinal Mode Wire Delay Lines

V. Longitudinal Mode Dispersive Strip Delay Lines

VI. Longitudinal Mode Dispersive Strip Delay Lines with Tapered Thickness

VII. Transducer Considerations

References


7. Multiple Reflection Ultrasonic Delay Lines

I. Historical Introduction

II. Transmission of Sound Waves in Solids

III. Forms of Straight Path and Multiple Reflection Delay Lines

IV. Further Work and Future Developments

References

Author Index

Subject Index