Acoustic Absorbers and Diffusers

Absorbers and diffusers are two of the main design tools for altering the acoustic conditions of rooms, semi-enclosed spaces and the outdoor environment. Their correct use is important for delivering high quality acoustics. This book describes how to effectively measure, model, design and apply diffusers and absorbers.

Absorbers and diffusers are two of the main design tools for altering the acoustic conditions of rooms, semi-enclosed spaces and the outdoor environment. Their correct use is important for delivering high quality acoustics. Unique and authoritative, this book describes how to effectively measure, model, design and apply diffusers and absorbers. It is a resource for new and experienced acoustician's, seeking an understanding of the evolution, characteristics and application of modern diffusers. Absorption is a more established technology and so the book blends traditional designs with modern developments.The book covers practical and theoretical aspects of absorbers and diffusers and is well illustrated with examples of installations and case studies. This new edition brings "Acoustic Absorbers and Diffusers" up-to-date with current research, practice and standards. New developments in measurement, materials, theory and practice since the first edition (published in 2004) are included. The sections on absorbers are extended to include more about noise control.

Introduction
1. Applications and Basic Principles of Absorbers
2. Applications and Basic Principles of Diffusers
3. Measurement of Absorber Properties
4. Measurement and Characterization of Diffuse Reflections or Scattering
5. Porous Absorption
6. Resonant Absorbers
7. Some Other Absorbers
8. Prediction of Scattering
9. Schroeder Diffusers
10. Geometric Reflectors and Diffusers
11. Hybrid Surfaces
12. Absorbers and Diffusers in Rooms and Geometric Models
13. Active Absorbers and Diffusers Appendix A: Table of Absorption Coefficients
Appendix B: MATLAB Scripts
Appendix C: Diffusion and Scattering Coefficients