Wave mechanics Books
World Scientific Publishing Co Pte Ltd Fluid Dynamic Applications Of The Discrete
Book SynopsisThis book presents applications to several fluid dynamics problems in both the bounded and unbounded domains in the framework of the discrete velocity models of kinetic theory. The proposition of new models for dense gases, gases with multi-components, and gases with chemical reactions are also included. This is an up-to-date book on the applications of the discrete Boltzmann equation.Table of ContentsThe discrete Boltzmann equation - modelling and thermodynamics; some discrete velocity models; on the discrete Boltzmann equation in unbounded domains; shock waves; internal and external flows; the discrete Boltzmann equation for chemically reacting gases.
£53.20
World Scientific Publishing Co Pte Ltd Chaos In Nonlinear Oscillators: Controlling And
Book SynopsisThis book deals with the bifurcation and chaotic aspects of damped and driven nonlinear oscillators. The analytical and numerical aspects of the chaotic dynamics of these oscillators are covered, together with appropriate experimental studies using nonlinear electronic circuits. Recent exciting developments in chaos research are also discussed, such as the control and synchronization of chaos and possible technological applications.Table of ContentsDuffing oscillator - bifurcation and chaos, analytic approaches; chaotic dynamics of Bonhoeffer-Van der Pol (BVP) and Duffing-Van der POL (DVP) oscillators; chaotic oscillators with Chua's diode; controlling of chaos; synchronization and secure communications.
£85.50
World Scientific Publishing Co Pte Ltd Science Of Percussion Instruments
Book SynopsisPercussion instruments may be our oldest musical instruments, but only recently have they become the subject of extensive scientific study. This book focuses on how percussion instruments vibrate and produce sound and how these sounds are perceived by listeners.Trade Review"What singles this book out is the sheer diversity of instruments covered ... this is a very welcome book. It is fair to say that the science of percussion instruments would not have advanced anywhere near so far without the tireless enthusiasm and passion of Rossing and his students." Nature, 2001 "It forms a very nice survey work on an entire class of musical instruments ... I recommend it to anyone interested in acoustics and the physics of musical instruments." American Journal of Physics, Sept 2001 "This book would be valuable to a music library as well as for the acoustical scientific community. The performing percussionist will find this text extremely valuable as to how percussion instruments make their sounds. This is an extensive, well researched text for percussion reference." The Percussionist, 2001Table of ContentsThe percussion family; drums with definite pitch; interlude - sound and hearing; drums with indefinite pitch; interlude - vibrations of bars and air columns; xylophones and marimbas; metallophones; interlude - vibrations of plates and shells; cymbals, gongs and plates; music from oil drums - Caribbean steelpans; church bells and carillon bells; handbells, choirchimes, crotals and cow bells; eastern bells; glass musical instruments; other percussion instruments.
£40.85
World Scientific Publishing Co Pte Ltd Nonlinear Periodic Waves And Their Modulations:
Book SynopsisAlthough the mathematical theory of nonlinear waves and solitons has made great progress, its applications to concrete physical problems are rather poor, especially when compared with the classical theory of linear dispersive waves and nonlinear fluid motion. The Whitham method, which describes the combining action of the dispersive and nonlinear effects as modulations of periodic waves, is not widely used by applied mathematicians and physicists, though it provides a direct and natural way to treat various problems in nonlinear wave theory. Therefore it is topical to describe recent developments of the Whitham theory in a clear and simple form suitable for applications in various branches of physics.This book develops the techniques of the theory of nonlinear periodic waves at elementary level and in great pedagogical detail. It provides an introduction to a Whitham's theory of modulation in a form suitable for applications. The exposition is based on a thorough analysis of representative examples taken from fluid mechanics, nonlinear optics and plasma physics rather than on the formulation and study of a mathematical theory. Much attention is paid to physical motivations of the mathematical methods developed in the book. The main applications considered include the theory of collisionless shock waves in dispersive systems and the nonlinear theory of soliton formation in modulationally unstable systems. Exercises are provided to amplify the discussion of important topics such as singular perturbation theory, Riemann invariants, the finite gap integration method, and Whitham equations and their solutions.Table of ContentsIntroduction and basic concepts; nonlinear wave equations in physics; Whitham theory of modulations; complete integrability of nonlinear wave equations; periodic solutions; dissipationless shock wave; nonlinear theory of modulational instability. Appendices: some formulas from the theory of elliptic functions; algebraic resolvents of fourth degree polynomials; solutions to exercises.
£91.80
World Scientific Publishing Co Pte Ltd Advances In Surface Acoustic Wave Technology,
Book SynopsisSurface acoustic wave (SAW) devices are recognized for their versatility and efficiency in controlling and processing electrical signals. This has resulted in a multitude of device concepts for a wide range of signal processing functions, such as delay lines, filters, resonators, pulse compressors, convolvers, and many more. As SAW technology has found its way into mass market products such as TV receivers, pagers, keyless entry systems and cellular phones, the production volume has risen to millions of devices produced every day. At the other end of the scale, there are specialized high performance signal processing SAW devices for satellite communication and military applications, such as radar and electronic warfare.This volume, together with Volume 2, presents an overview of recent advances in SAW technology, systems and applications by some of the foremost researchers in this exciting field.Table of ContentsA history of surface acoustic wave devices, D.P. Morgan; thin films for SAW devices, F.S. Hickemell; bulk and surface acoustic waves in anisotropic solids, E.L. Adler; analysis of SAW excitation and propagation under periodic metallic grating structures, K.-Y. Hashimoto et al; high-performance surface transverse wave resonators in the lower GHz frequency range, I.D. Avramov; SAW antenna duplexers for mobile communication, M. Hikita; ladder type SAW filter and its application to high power SAW devices, Y. Satoh and O. Ikata.
£104.40
World Scientific Publishing Co Pte Ltd Harmonic Analysis And Wave Equations
Book SynopsisThis book is a collection of lecture notes for the LIASFMA School and Workshop on 'Harmonic Analysis and Wave Equations' which was held on May 8-18, 2017 at Fudan University, in Shanghai, China. The aim of the LIASFMA School and Workshop is to bring together Chinese and French experts to discuss and dissect recent progress in these related fields; and to disseminate state of art, new knowledge and new concepts, to graduate students and junior researchers.The book provides the readers with a unique and valuable opportunity to learn from and communicate with leading experts in nonlinear wave-type equations. The readers will witness the major development with the introduction of modern harmonic analysis and related techniques.
£76.00
World Scientific Publishing Co Pte Ltd Wavefronts And Rays As Characteristics And
Book SynopsisCharacteristics and asymptotics of partial differential equations play an important role in mathematical physics since they lead to insightful solutions of complex problems that might not be solvable otherwise. They constitute, however, a difficult subject, and the purpose of this book, with its additions and refinements that led to its third edition, is to present this subject in an accessible manner, without decreasing the rigor. As any method, characteristics and asymptotics have their limitations. This important issue is addressed in the last chapter, where we discuss caustics, which must be understood in applications of the method, and which constitute a fertile ground for further mathematical research.The book is both a research reference and a textbook. Its careful and explanatory style, which includes numerous exercises with detailed solutions, makes it an excellent textbook for senior undergraduate and graduate courses, as well as for independent studies. Six appendices are provided, which form a self-contained course on applied mathematics and can be used as a textbook on its own.
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World Scientific Publishing Co Pte Ltd Linear And Nonlinear Wave Propagation
Book SynopsisWaves are essential phenomena in most scientific and engineering disciplines, such as electromagnetism and optics, and different mechanics including fluid, solid, structural, quantum, etc. They appear in linear and nonlinear systems. Some can be observed directly and others are not. The features of the waves are usually described by solutions to either linear or nonlinear partial differential equations, which are fundamental to the students and researchers.Generic equations, describing wave and pulse propagation in linear and nonlinear systems, are introduced and analyzed as initial/boundary value problems. These systems cover the general properties of non-dispersive and dispersive, uniform and non-uniform, with/without dissipations. Methods of analyses are introduced and illustrated with analytical solutions. Wave-wave and wave-particle interactions ascribed to the nonlinearity of media (such as plasma) are discussed in the final chapter.This interdisciplinary textbook is essential reading for anyone in above mentioned disciplines. It was prepared to provide students with an understanding of waves and methods of solving wave propagation problems. The presentation is self-contained and should be read without difficulty by those who have adequate preparation in classic mechanics. The selection of topics and the focus given to each provide essential materials for a lecturer to cover the bases in a linear/nonlinear wave course.
£72.00
World Scientific Publishing Co Pte Ltd Vibration Acoustics Applied To Vver-1200 Reactor
Book SynopsisThe safe operation of a nuclear power plant depends on the reliability and safety of the reactor plant, which in turn requires careful monitoring of the equipment at the manufacturing and operation stages. This monograph critically examines the fundamental effects of hydrodynamic and vibration load formation on the modern power unit of the VVER-1200 nuclear power plant, which is originally designed in Russia, as well as the causes and main sources of vibration in the main circulation loop and their energy contribution. Practical examples are used to explain how vibration stress can be reduced and the hydrodynamic status of the circuit improved. Current research on the vibroacoustics of some non-Russion nuclear reactors is also included.
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World Scientific Publishing Co Pte Ltd Solid Acoustic Waves And Vibration: Theory And
Book SynopsisSolid Acoustic Waves and Vibration: Theory and Applications is an exciting new book that takes readers inside a fascinating subject. It is charming that there is a complex and delicate structure in characteristic values, which is revealed by introducing a conceptual system including space operator, space-time variable, reference Poisson's ratio, etc., and developing the analytical models for all limiting cases. The dispersion curves of waves in an elastic plate are determined completely, and a systematic and concise description of the fundamental theory of this subject is given.As MEMS and NEMS technology develops, a number of new issues presents, such as the effects of residual stress, thin-film, air captured in micro-air-gaps and coating on the system, which make the problem complicated and spark debates. Micro-diaphragms are modeled by a plate in tension and mounted on air-spring, a general TDK equation of vibration of plates, including free, forced and damped vibrations, and its solutions are developed. The loading effect of coating is modeled by a mass load; a micro-load theory is presented. This book is a summary of the author's long-term research on electromechanical transducers and these related issues, and they provide an excellent description combining theory and application. The principle of electromechanical transducers, which achieve the conversion between mechanical and electrical energy, occupying a particularly important position in the field of robotics and intelligent machines, is elucidated by introducing the concepts of space-time operator, complex transformation factor, inversion impedance, etc., and an unfiled equivalent circuit is presented. The applications in micromachined capacitive ultrasonic transducers (mCUTs, CMUTs) for biomedical imaging and ultrasonic mass resonators (mUMRs) for biochemical sensing, including plate-type, beam-type, nanowire, bulk-wave, LAW and SAW delay-line ultrasonic resonators are described. This interdisciplinary book will be increasingly attractive as MEMS and NEMS technology develops.
£121.50
World Scientific Publishing Co Pte Ltd Wave Dynamics
Book SynopsisThere are various types of waves including water, sound, electromagnetic, seismic and shock etc. These waves need to be analyzed and understood for different practical applications. This book is an attempt to consider the waves in detail to understand the physical and mathematical phenomena. A major challenge is to model waves by experimental studies.The aim of this book is to address the efficient and recently developed theories along with the basic equations of wave dynamics. The latest development of analytical/semi analytical and numerical methods with respect to wave dynamics are also covered. Further few challenging experimental studies are considered for related problems. This book presents advances in wave dynamics in simple and easy to follow chapters for the benefit of the readers/researchers.
£85.50
World Scientific Publishing Co Pte Ltd Numerical Modeling Of Water Waves In Coastal And
Book SynopsisThis unique compendium introduces the field of numerical modelling of water waves. The topics included the most widely used water wave modelling approaches, presented in increasing order of complexity and categorized into phase-averaged and phase-resolving at the highest level.A comprehensive state-of-the-art review is provided for each chapter, comprising the historical development of the method, the most relevant models and their practical applications. A full description on the method's underlying assumptions and limitations are also provided. The final chapter features coupling among different models, outlining the different types of implementations, highlighting their pros and cons, and providing numerous relevant examples for full context.The useful reference text benefits professionals, researchers, academics, graduate and undergraduate students in wave mechanics in general and coastal and ocean engineering in particular.
£66.50
World Scientific Publishing Co Pte Ltd Elementary Classical Mechanics
Book SynopsisThis book develops elementary classical mechanics in a setting that is appropriate for beginning university mathematics students without requiring a background in physics. It is an ideal first look at the subject for those who will go on to study more advanced aspects of the subject, such as Lagrangian, Hamiltonian, and quantum mechanics. These more advanced developments of mechanics are at the forefront of research in modern mathematics. Certainly, topics such as symplectic geometry, Lagrangian intersection theory, spectral theory, pseudodifferential operators, etc. do not require a background in classical mechanics, but studies in these areas are greatly enriched by a knowledge of their roots and how some of their motivational issues arose.
£66.50
World Scientific Publishing Co Pte Ltd Elementary Classical Mechanics
Book SynopsisThis book develops elementary classical mechanics in a setting that is appropriate for beginning university mathematics students without requiring a background in physics. It is an ideal first look at the subject for those who will go on to study more advanced aspects of the subject, such as Lagrangian, Hamiltonian, and quantum mechanics. These more advanced developments of mechanics are at the forefront of research in modern mathematics. Certainly, topics such as symplectic geometry, Lagrangian intersection theory, spectral theory, pseudodifferential operators, etc. do not require a background in classical mechanics, but studies in these areas are greatly enriched by a knowledge of their roots and how some of their motivational issues arose.
£33.25
World Scientific Publishing Co Pte Ltd Everyday Physics: Waves - From Sounds And Light
Book SynopsisThis book aims to popularize physics by emphasizing conceptual ideas of physics and their interconnections, while avoiding mathematics entirely. The approach is to explore intriguing topics of daily relevance by asking and discussing questions: thereby the reader can participate in developing answers, which enables a deeper understanding than is achievable with memorization.The topic of this book — waves — is chosen because we experience waves in many forms every minute of our lives, from sound waves and light waves to quantum waves and brain waves.The target readership of this book is very broad: all those with a curious mind about nature and with a desire to understand how nature works, especially laymen, youngsters, secondary-school children and their teachers.
£130.50
World Scientific Publishing Company Noise And Vibration Control
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Springer Verlag, Singapore Movement of Acoustic Energy in the Ocean
Book SynopsisThis book highlights the advantages of the vector-phase method in underwater acoustic measurements and presents results of theoretical and experimental studies of the deep open ocean and shallow sea based on vector-phase representations. Based on the physical phenomena discovered and compensation of counter streams of energy and vortices of the acoustic intensity vector, processes of transmitting acoustic energy of a tonal signal in the real ocean are described. The book also discusses the development of advanced detection tools based on vector-phase sonar. This book provides useful content for professionals and researchers working in various fields of applied underwater acoustics.Table of ContentsChapter one: VECTOR REPRESENTATION OF AN ACOUSTIC FIELD Chapter two: THEORY AND TECHNIQUE OF VECTOR-PHASE UNDERWATER ACOUSTIC MEASUREMENTS Chapter three: PHENOMENON OF COMPENSATION FOR THE INTENSITY OF ENERGY COUNTER CURRENTS Chapter four: VORTICES OF THE ACOUSTIC INTENSITY VECTOR IN A SHALLOW SEA WAVEGUIDE Chapter five: EXAMINATION OF A WEAK SIGNAL IN A DIFFUSE, PARTIALLY COHERENT, AND COHERENT ACOUSTIC NOISE FIELD Chapter six: VECTOR-PHASE EXPERIMENTAL TECHNIQUE. EXPEDITIONS. CONFERENCES APPENDIX I: MONOCHROMATIC ACOUSTIC FIELD BASIC RELATIONS APPENDIX II: FOURTH STATISTICAL MOMENT OF ACOUSTIC VECTOR FIELD APPENDIX III: A LIST OF SOME GENERAL PUBLICATIONS (PATENTS AND ARTICLES) ON THE SUBJECT OF VECTORS
£94.99
World Scientific Publishing Co Pte Ltd New Methods For Chaotic Dynamics
Book SynopsisThis book presents a new theory on the transition to dynamical chaos for two-dimensional nonautonomous, and three-dimensional, many-dimensional and infinitely-dimensional autonomous nonlinear dissipative systems of differential equations including nonlinear partial differential equations and differential equations with delay arguments.The transition is described from the Feigenbaum cascade of period doubling bifurcations of the original singular cycle to the complete or incomplete Sharkovskii subharmonic cascade of bifurcations of stable limit cycles with arbitrary period and finally to the complete or incomplete homoclinic cascade of bifurcations.The book presents a distinct view point on the principles of formation, scenarios of occurrence and ways of control of chaotic motion in nonlinear dissipative dynamical systems. All theoretical results and conclusions of the theory are strictly proved and confirmed by numerous examples, illustrations and numerical calculations.Table of ContentsSystems of Ordinary Differential Equations; Bifurcations in Nonlinear Systems of Ordinary Differential Equations; Chaotic Systems of Ordinary Differential Equations; Principles of the Theory of Dynamical Chaos in Dissipative Systems of Ordinary Differential Equations; Dynamical Chaos in Infinitely-Dimensional Systems of Differential Equations; Chaos Control in Systems of Differential Equations.
£108.00
World Scientific Publishing Co Pte Ltd Nonlinear Waves In Bounded Media: The Mathematics
Book SynopsisThis unique book aims to treat a class of nonlinear waves that are reflected from the boundaries of media of finite extent. It involves both standing (unforced) waves and resonant oscillations due to external periodic forcing. The waves are both hyperbolic and dispersive. To achieve this aim, the book develops the necessary understanding of linear waves and the mathematical techniques of nonlinear waves before dealing with nonlinear waves in bounded media. The examples used come mainly from gas dynamics, water waves and viscoelastic waves.
£121.50
World Scientific Publishing Co Pte Ltd Ray And Wave Chaos In Ocean Acoustics: Chaos In
Book SynopsisA systematic study of chaotic ray dynamics in underwater acoustic waveguides began in the mid-1990s when it was realized that this factor plays a crucial role in long-range sound propagation in the ocean. The phenomenon of ray chaos and its manifestation at a finite wavelength — wave chaos — have been investigated by combining methods from the theory of wave propagation and the theory of dynamical and quantum chaos.This book is the first monograph summarizing results obtained in this field. Emphasis is made on the exploration of ray and modal structures of the wave field in an idealized environmental model with periodic range dependence and in a more realistic model with sound speed fluctuations induced by random internal waves. The book is intended for acousticians investigating the long-range sound transmission through the fluctuating ocean and also for researchers studying waveguide propagation in other media. It will be of major interest to scientists working in the field of dynamical and quantum chaos.Table of ContentsRay and Wave Propagation; Optical-Mechanical Analogy; Underwater Sound Channel Experiments in the Ocean; Ray Chaos; Chaotic Ray Diffusion; Chaos and Hydroacoustical Tomography; Wave Chaos; Mode Coupling under Chaotic Conditions; Ray-Wave Correspondence under Chaotic Conditions; Chaotic Phenomena in Random Environment; Modal Structure in a Waveguide with Random Inhomogeneities; Wave Beams under Conditions of Wave Chaos; Glossary of Some Concepts and Notations in Hamiltonian Chaos Theory.
£117.00
World Scientific Publishing Co Pte Ltd Antiplane Motions Of Piezoceramics And Acoustic
Book SynopsisThis book focuses on dynamic antiplane problems of piezoelectric ceramics. It presents relatively simple theoretical solutions to many such problems, and attempts to use these solutions to demonstrate the operation and design of several acoustic wave devices. Some of the solutions are able to show the underlying physics clearly without the need for numerical computation. The problems treated include the propagation of plate waves, surface waves, interface waves, Love waves, gap waves, and vibrations of finite bodies of various shapes with applications in resonators, mass sensors, fluid sensors, interface sensors, phononic crystals, piezoelectric generators or power harvesters, piezoelectric transformers, power or signal transmission through an elastic wall, and acoustic wave excitation and detection for nondestructive evaluation.Table of ContentsBasic Equations; Static Problems; Simple Dynamic Problems; Surface and Interface Waves; Waves in Plates; Waves in a Layer on a Substrate; Free Vibrations in Cartesian Coordinates; Free Vibrations in Polar Coordinates; Forced Vibrations in Cartesian Coordinates; Forced Vibrations in Polar Coordinates.
£112.50
World Scientific Publishing Co Pte Ltd Quantum Bio-informatics V - Proceedings Of The
Book SynopsisThis volume is based on the fifth international conference of quantum bio-informatics held at the QBI Center of Tokyo University of Science.This volume provides a platform to connect mathematics, physics, information and life sciences, and in particular, research for new paradigm for information science and life science on the basis of quantum theory.The following topics are discussed:Table of ContentsComplexity Considerations Quantum Computation (Luigi Accardi); Oscillations and Rolling for Duffing's Equation (Irina Ya Aref'eva, Evgeny V Piskovskiy and Igor V Volovich); A Mathematical Treatment of Joint and Conditional Probability (Masanori Asano, Masanori Ohya, Yoshiharu Tanaka, Ichiro Yamato, Irina Besieva and Andrei Khrennikov); Minimum of Information Distance Criterion for Optimal Control of Mutation Rate in Evolutionary Systems (Roman V Belavkin); On Non-Markovian Quantum Evolution (Dariusz Chruscinski and Andrzej Kossakowski); Internal Noise of EEG-Measurements and Certain Boson Systems (Karl-Heinz Fichtner, Lars Fichtner, Kei Inoue and Masanori Ohya); Space - Time - Noise (Raum - Zeit - Rauschen) (Takeyuki Hida); A New Noise Depending on a Space Parameter and Its Application (Si Si and Win Win Htay); Schrodinger Type Semigroups via Feynman Formulae and All That (Oleg G Smolyanov); On Treatment of Gaussian Communication Process by Quantum Entropies (Noboru Watanabe); Signaling Networks Involving Reactive Oxygen Species and Ca2+ in Plants (Kazuyuki Kuchitsu); Energy Flow and Information Flow in Superconducting Qubit Measurement Process (Hayato Nakano); Counter-factual Phenomenon in Quantum Mechanics (Yutaka Shikano); and other papers.
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World Scientific Publishing Co Pte Ltd Wave Momentum And Quasi-particles In Physical
Book SynopsisThis unique volume presents an original approach to physical acoustics with additional emphasis on the most useful surface acoustic waves on solids. The study is based on foundational work of Léon Brillouin, and application of the celebrated invariance theorem of Emmy Noether to an element of volume that is representative of the wave motion.This approach provides an easy interpretation of typical wave motions of physical acoustics in bulk, at surfaces, and across interfaces, in the form of the motion of associated quasi-particles. This type of motion, Newtonian or not, depends on the wave motion considered, and on the original modeling of the continuum that supports it. After a thoughtful review of Brillouin's fundamental ideas related to radiative stresses, wave momentum and action, and the necessary reminder on modern nonlinear continuum thermomechanics, invariance theory and techniques of asymptotics, a variety of situations and models illustrates the power and richness of the approach and its strong potential in applications. Elasticity, piezoelectricity and new models of continua with nonlinearity, viscosity and some generalized features (microstructure, weak or strong nonlocality) or unusual situations (bounding surface with energy, elastic thin film glued on a surface waveguide), are considered, exhibiting thus the versatility of the approach.This original book offers an innovative vision and treatment of the problems of wave propagation in deformable solids. It opens up new horizons in the theoretical and applied facets of physical acoustics.Table of ContentsWave Momentum and Radiative Stresses; Continuum Mechanics; Pseudomomentum and Eshelby Stress; Action, Phonons and Wave Mechanics; Transmission-Reflection Problems; Dynamic Materials; Elastic Surface Waves in Terms of Quasi-Particles; Electroelastic Waves in Terms of Quasi-Particles; Generalized Elastic Materials; Examples of Solitonic Systems;
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World Scientific Publishing Co Pte Ltd Fundamental Physics Of Sound
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Springer Verlag, Singapore Acoustic Communication in Animals: From Insect
Book SynopsisThis book is the first volume of the bioacoustics series published by the Society for Bioacoustics. This volume provides an overview of the advances and recent topics in acoustic communication in various animals. Most animals produce vibrations and sounds by moving their body parts, including vocal organs. These sounds can be research targets of bioacoustics studies. How animals use these sounds, especially in inter-individual relationships, is the focus of this volume, “Acoustic Communication in Animals”. The authors’ expertise varies from molecular biology, neurobiology to psychology, and human brain imaging. Their research subjects range from invertebrates to humans. Despite the variety of topics, chapters are developed under the consideration of ethology and evolution. Readers will recognize the profundity of the topics in each chapter. In addition, the view and understanding of natural sound sequences produced by animals can vary among different cultures. Research from Japan and regions that have been underrepresented in previous literature can offer new ideas and unique perspectives in the study of bioacoustics. Readers can grasp the progress of this research field in a broad range of species in one book. The book presents multi- and interdisciplinary topics and appeals to researchers and students in fields including psychology, physiology, zoology, ethology, and neurosciences.Table of ContentsChapter 1. Using knowledge about human vocal behaviour to understand acoustic communication in animals and the evolution of language and musicChapter 2. Acoustic communication in fruit flies and mosquitoesChapter 3. Multiple functions of ultrasonic courtship song in mothsChapter 4. Recent progress in studies on acoustic communication of cricketsChapter 5. Vocal imitation, a specialized brain function that facilitates cultural transmission in songbirdsChapter 6. Dancing in singing songbirds: Choreography in Java sparrowsChapter 7. Vocal communication in corvids: who emits, what information and benefits?Chapter 8. Affiliation, synchronization, and rhythm production by birdsChapter 9. Cockatiels: a research subject for studying capability for music productionChapter 10. Acoustic properties and biological significance of ultrasonic vocalizations in rodents: emotional expressionsChapter 11. Effects of acoustic interference on the echolocation behavior of batsChapter 12. Diverse sound use and sensitivity in auditory communication by chimpanzees (Pan troglodytes)Chapter 13. The Interplay among the linguistic environment, language perception, and production in children’s language-specific developmentChapter 14. Sound processing in the auditory periphery: toward speech communication and music comprehension
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