The Physics of Music and Color - hardcover

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ISBN/EAN: 9781461405566

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1-4614-0556-4, 978-1-4614-0556-6
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Book author: leon, binding günther, gunther binding
Book title: colour music, colors music, léon, leon, the physics music and color

Information from Publisher

Author: Leon Gunther
Title: The Physics of Music and Color
Publisher: Springer; Springer US
540 Pages
Publishing year: 2011-09-22
New York; NY; US
Printed / Made in
Weight: 1,086 kg
Language: English
93,08 € (DE)
95,69 € (AT)
103,00 CHF (CH)
POD

BB; Book; Hardcover, Softcover / Physik, Astronomie/Mechanik, Akustik; Wellenmechanik (Vibration und Akustik); Verstehen; Leon Gunther; physics of light; physics of color; propagation phenomena; psycho-acoustics and psycho-optics; wave phenomena; physics of sound; wave propagation; physics of music; sound and light; B; Acoustics; Classical Electrodynamics; Engineering Acoustics; Physics, general; Biological and Medical Physics, Biophysics; Physics and Astronomy; Optische Physik; Elektrizität, Magnetismus und Elektromagnetismus; Akustik und Tontechnik; Physik; Biophysik; Medizinische Physik; BC; EA; BB

The Physics of Music and Color deals with two subjects, music and color - sound and light in the physically objective sense - in a single volume. The basic underlying physical principles of the two subjects overlap greatly: both music and color are manifestations of wave phenomena, and commonalities exist as to the production, transmission, and detection of sound and light. This book aids readers in studying both subjects, which involve nearly the entire gamut of the fundamental laws of classical as well as modern physics. Where traditional introductory physics and courses are styled so that the basic principles are introduced first and are then applied wherever possible, this book is based on a motivational approach: it introduces a subject by demonstrating a set of related phenomena, challenging readers by calling for a physical basis for what is observed.

The Physics of Music and Color is written at level suitable for college students without any scientific background, requiring only simple algebra and a passing familiarity with trigonometry. It contains numerous problems at the end of each chapter that help the reader to fully grasp the subject.

The Physics of Music and Color deals with music and color – e.g. sound and light in the physically objective sense – in one cohesive volume. This text aids readers in studying both subjects, which involve nearly the entire gamut of the fundamental laws of classical as well as modern physics.

Preface.- Introductory Remarks.- The Vibrating String.- The Vibrating Air Column.- Energy.- Electricity, Magnetism, and Electromagnetic Waves.- The Atom as a Source of Light.- The Principle of Superposition.- Propagation Phenomena.- The Ear.- Psychoacoustics.- Tuning, Intonation, and Temperament - Chooising Frequencies for Musican Notes.- The Eye.- Characterizing Light Sources, Color Filters and Pigments.- Theory of Color Vision.- Appendices.

deals with two subjects, music and color - sound and light in the physically objective sense - in a single volume. The basic underlying physical principles of the two subjects overlap greatly: both music and color are manifestations of wave phenomena, and commonalities exist as to the production, transmission, and detection of sound and light. This book aids readers in studying both subjects, which involve nearly the entire gamut of the fundamental laws of classical as well as modern physics. Where traditional introductory physics and courses are styled so that the basic principles are introduced first and are then applied wherever possible, this book is based on a motivational approach: it introduces a subject by demonstrating a set of related phenomena, challenging readers by calling for a physical basis for what is observed. The book is based upon a course on the physics of music and color that has been taught at Tufts University since 1973, when the course was introduced by Gary Goldstein and the author.

Topics that are unusual for a book at this level and breadth include: a detailed non-mathematical summary of the principles of electricity and magnetism with the goal of understanding the basis for various audio devices as well as the physical essence of light and how it propagates as a wave; extensive details on the calculation of color coordinates from a spectral intensity with different choices of primaries; the relationship between color coordinates on a computer and the color seen on a monitor. References to recent developments include the connection between the blueness of the ocean and the psycho-acoustic perception of combination tones in a sound wave. A major goal is to provide an understanding of basic principles, both conceptual and quantitative, that will allow the reader to have increased awareness of audial and visual experiences and to understand phenomena not discussed in the book.

is written at a level suitable for college students without any scientific background, requiring only simple algebra and a passing familiarity with trigonometry. It contains numerous problems at the end of each chapter that help the reader to fully grasp the subject. The book can also serve as a reference of basic principles for those involved in sound production and color management.

. Programs include music of a wide range of genres - folk, liturgical, and classical. His compositions and arrangements include Hebrew renditions of three movements of the Brahms Requiem.

Deals with related subjects of sound and light in one volume

No scientific background and little mathematical background required

Motivational approach to physics learning

Teaches students how to respond to physical phenomena by searching for a deeper appreciation of what is observable