Acoustic Absorbers and Diffusers: Theory, Design and Application

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Edition: 2nd
Format: Hardcover
Pub. Date: 2009-03-13
Publisher(s): CRC Press
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Summary

Absorbers and diffusers are two of the main design tools for altering the acoustic conditions of rooms, semi-enclosed spaces and the outdoor environment. Their correct use is important for delivering high quality acoustics.

Author Biography

Trevor J. Cox is Professor of Acoustics at Salford University. Peter D'Antonio is CEO of RPG Diffusor Systems Inc.

Table of Contents

Introduction 1 Applications and basic principles of absorbers 2 Applications and basic principles of diffusers 3 Measurement of absorber properties 4 Measurement and characterization of diffuse reflections or scattering 5 Porous Absorption 6 Resonant absorbers 7 Some other absorbers 8 Prediction of scattering 9 Schroeder diffusers 10 Geometric Reflectors and Diffusers 11 Hybrid surfaces 12 Absorbers and diffusers in rooms and geometric models 13 Active absorbers and diffusers Appendix A - Table of Absorption Coefficients Appendix B - MATLAB Scripts Appendix C - Diffusion and scattering coefficients

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