Acoustic Wave Propagation

Acoustic wave propagation refers to how sound travels through a medium like air, water, or solids. It occurs when vibrational energy causes particles in the medium to oscillate, creating pressure variations that move outward as waves. These waves carry sound from a source to a receiver, with properties such as speed, frequency, and amplitude affected by the medium's characteristics. Factors like temperature, density, and elasticity influence how quickly and efficiently sound travels. Understanding acoustic wave propagation is essential in fields like audio technology, sonar, and medical imaging.