Date of Award
1-1924
Type
Thesis
Degree Name
Master of Arts
Department
Physics
Chief Instructor
Robert H. Goddard
Keywords
diffraction, interference, reproduction of sound
Abstract
The diffraction and interference problems in sound are to a large extent those in light. However, in regard to a practical solution of problems, the analogy must not be carried too far. In light, in general, we deal with slits or circular openings, the dimensions of which are large in comparison with the wave lengths employed. On the other hand, in sound the openings thru which sound passes are sometimes large and sometimes small compared with the wave lengths. Many of the approximations made in the solution of problems in light cannot be made in sound.
Recommended Citation
Roope, Percy Martin, "Diffraction and Interference Applied to the Reproduction of Sound" (1924). Historical Dissertations & Theses. 73.
https://commons.clarku.edu/hist_disstheses/73
Comments
Percy M. Roope was a Professor of Physics at Clark University from 1921 to 1967. He was also a student of Robert H. Goddard and was present at Goddard's first successful launch in 1926. Clark University's Archives and Special Collections is also home of the Percy Roope Papers.