The Music of Physics
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The Music of Physics

An Introduction to the Harmonies of Nature

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  2. English
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eBook - ePub

The Music of Physics

An Introduction to the Harmonies of Nature

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About This Book

This textbook is written for a very specific purpose and audience: It serves as a breadth requirement for a general education program at the college level for non-science majors. It is also suitable for an introductory course at the high school level. Music is an excellent medium to introduce physics to novice scientists, as it provides an intuitive understanding of the physics of waves. While there are no mathematical derivations in the text, labs are provided to verify every concept and equation. The book is not restricted to purely musical topics. Each topic is carefully chosen to relate to broader principles applicable to other areas of physics or technology. This is not meant to be a highly technical treatise on sound and musical instruments. Rather, it shows deep connections between waves and many areas of modern physics to make the text engaging and relevant to the students.

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Publisher
Jenny Stanford Publishing
Year
2024
ISBN
9781040036556
Edition
1
Topic
Physical Sciences
Subtopic
Physics
Index
Physics

Table of contents

  1. Cover Page
  2. Half Title Page
  3. Title Page
  4. Copyright Page
  5. Dedication
  6. Contents
  7. Preface
  8. Introduction: Purpose and Scope of the Textbook
  9. Chapter 1 Waves and the Language of Physics
  10. Chapter 2 Melodic Instruments and the Origins of Music and Science
  11. Chapter 3 Non-Melodic Instruments: Non-Harmonic and 2D Systems
  12. Chapter 4 Waves and Interference
  13. Chapter 5 Applications: Feedback and the Doppler Shift
  14. Chapter 6 Psychoacoustics: Consonance and Dissonance
  15. Appendix: Companion Laboratories for The Music of Physics
  16. Bibliography
  17. Index