Lecture Notes on Acoustics and Noise Control

This textbook provides a guide to the fundamental principles of acoustics in a straightforward manner using a solid foundation in mathematics and physics. It is designed for those who are new to acoustics and noise control, and includes all the necessary material for a comprehensive understanding of the topic. It is written in lecture-note style and can be easily adapted to an acoustics-related one semester course at the senior undergraduate or graduate level. The book also serves as a ready reference for the practicing engineer new to the application of acoustic principles arising in product design and fabrication.

Dr. Hejie Lin is an Engineer at General Motors, Warren, MI, USA; Dr. Turgay Bengisu is a Special Instructor at Oakland University and formerly a Technical Fellow at General Motors, Rochester, MI, USA; Dr. Zissimos P. Mourelatos is a Distinguished University Professor of Mechanical Engineering at Oakland University at Rochester, MI, USA.