Rajinder Singh: C. V. Raman's Research in Acoustics: From Bowed Strings to Ultrasonics, Kartoniert / Broschiert

Klappentext

Awarded the Nobel Prize in Physics in 1930 for the discovery of the Raman effect, Sir C. V. Raman is celebrated worldwide for this landmark achievement. Yet, his pioneering investigations in musical acoustics and ultrasonics form a vital, though less widely recognized, dimension of his scientific legacy. Raman's acoustical research-ranging from the physics of bowed strings to the theory of ultrasonic diffraction-was highly esteemed during his lifetime and played a decisive role in his election as a Fellow of the Royal Society. In twentieth- and twenty-first-century scientific literature, Raman's name appears alongside major figures in acoustics such as Hermann von Helmholtz and Lord Rayleigh. This volume offers a comprehensive account of Raman's contributions to acoustics and related fields, with particular emphasis on: His groundbreaking studies in musical acoustics, especially bowed-string theory. The Raman-Nath diffraction theory and its enduring significance. The innovative instruments designed and constructed in his laboratory for experimental research. By bringing together these diverse strands of inquiry, the book illuminates an often-overlooked facet of Raman's genius and underscores the continuing relevance of his work to contemporary science.