Introduction
For most of us, there are few moments in our life that are completely absent of sound. Sound is all around us, so much so that we can take it for granted. Sound waves have many applications, though, the most notable of which is probably sonar, which locates objects by bouncing sound waves off them.
In this section of Wave Express we will discuss how sound moves and the aspects of sound waves that affect how we hear noises. We will explore acoustics, exploring what an architect might take into account when designing a concert hall. We will delve into harmonics and resonance, and to put everything in its historical context, we will begin with an account of the history of the study of sound.
