Investigation on influencing factors of acoustic streaming in thermoacoustic waveguides with slowly varying cross-section

The influencing factors of acoustic streaming in thermoacoustic waveguides with slowly varying cross-section are analyzed based on theoretical analysis and numerical simulation. The distribution curves of acoustic streaming velocity in waveguides with different characteristic scales are presented in several specific cases.The results show that appropriate forms of varying cross-section can strengthen or weaken acoustic streaming for specific acoustic fields and the thermophysical parameters have no effect on this part.In addition,the influence of time-average temperature distribution on acoustic streaming is substantial in tubes with a width of the order of the thermal penetration depth.Without time-average temperature distribution,the effect of heat conduction on acoustic streaming is great in tubes whose width is an order of about 10 to 20 times the viscous penetration depth.     

渐变截面热声波导管内的声流影响因素分析

通过理论分析和数值仿真,对渐变截面热声波导管内声流各影响因素进行了具体的分析,并给出了不同情形下波导管内的声流速度分布特性曲线。研究表明,热物理参数对渐变截面导致的声流变化无影响,针对具体的声场设计合适的截面变化形式可以使得管内声流在整体上得到一定程度的抑制或加强。此外,当波导管截面尺度与热穿透深度同数量级时,轴向时均温度分布对声流的影响十分显著。当不存在非零时均温度梯度时,热传导效应对声流的影响在管截面尺度为黏性穿透深度约10至20倍量级时最大。      

A new empirical model for the acoustic properties of loose granular media

This paper examines physical parameters of loose granular mixes and their empirical relations to the acoustic performance of these mixes. In this work a new classification of granular media has been proposed which is related to the characteristic particle dimension and the specific density of the grain base. It has been shown that this classification is a useful characteristic for rapid evaluation of the acoustic performance of loose granular mixes. The characteristic impedance and propagation constant have been measured for a representative selection of grain mixes and used to develop a new empirical model. This model relates the above acoustic characteristics to the characteristic particle dimension, porosity, tortuosity and specific density of the grain base, which are routinely measurable parameters. A very good agreement with the experimental data is illustrated in the frequency range of 250-4000 Hz for materials with the grain base of 0.4-3.5 mm and specific densities between 200 and 1200 kg/m³. Unlike many theoretical models for the prediction of the acoustic properties of porous media, the proposed expressions do not involve any special functions of complex argument, empirical shape factors or sophisticated characteristics of porous structure. These are practical enough to be of interest to acoustic and noise control engineers and material manufacturers.     

A multilayered acoustic hyperlens with acoustic metamaterials

The acoustic hyperlens can be realized by an alternating layered structure of water and fluid with negative mass density. Based on this alternating layered principle, we propose that an acoustic metamaterial consisting of three layers in water background can be designed to replace the fluid with negative mass density. The effective mass density and bulk modulus of the system which is composed of acoustic metamaterial and water are functions of the frequency. The effective mass density of such a system is close to the negative mass density of the fluid at a specific frequency; thus an acoustic metamaterial hyperlens can be achieved.     

Bessel驻波对椭球形液滴的声辐射转矩

在实际的声操控中,由于声辐射力、表面张力和重力的共同作用,液滴往往呈现出椭球的形状,在螺旋声场中会受到力矩的作用而发生转动。从声波的散射理论出发,根据部分波展开法求解得到了椭球形液滴在Bessel驻波场中的声散射系数,并给出了其受到的声辐射转矩的解析式。在此基础上,对椭球形不可压缩液滴和椭球形可压缩液滴分别进行数值计算。仿真结果表明,不可压缩液滴的声辐射转矩与声束半锥角的关系更密切,而可压缩液滴则更依赖于特定的频率;提升Bessel驻波场的阶数有利于增强声辐射转矩的峰值,但在中低频处较难对可压缩液滴产生明显的力矩。该研究结果预期对利用螺旋声场进行液滴的操控具有理论指导作用。      

Acoustical study of Toledo Cathedral according to its liturgical uses

Throughout their history, cathedrals have been called on to host a vast number of different types of rites with varied and specific liturgical needs, each of which takes place in a specific architectural space. The acoustic study of this type of building cannot therefore be limited to the analysis of a single space, but requires an individualized analysis of the different areas used in each liturgical act. An extensive campaign of acoustic measurement has been made based on the relationship between architectural space and liturgical–functional aspects in Toledo Cathedral (Spain). The values of the main room acoustic parameters allow the delimitation, within the overall architectural space of the church, of acoustic spaces with clearly different acoustical characteristics which are generally particularly suited to their function.     

基于单焦点扫描的聚焦超声相控阵列波形分集方法

波形分集方法可以用于优化超声相控阵列的声能沉积分布。本文阐述了波形分集方法用于超声热疗的声学理论背景,将发送声波时间内目标区域的声能沉积看作是不同位置的单焦点能量按一定时间规律累积的结果,提出了基于单焦点扫描的波形分集方法。该方法将声能沉积分布的优化问题建模为线性规划问题,可以方便求解出各单焦点扫描时间的比例系数,用于设计发射波形。与已有的方法相比,该方法对应的物理实现过程更清晰,计算量更小,并可直接综合出满足恒模条件的发射波形。从仿真结果中看到,该方法可将声场能量均匀的集中在预定区域,并在该区域外保持较低的能量沉积,能有效优化声能沉积的分布。      

Enhanced acoustic localization in the two-dimensional phononic crystals with slit tube defect

In this paper, the acoustic localization characteristics of the two-dimensional phononic crystals with slit tube defect are investigated theoretically and experimentally. In contrast to the typical formation pattern of defect states, the proposed defect states are created by replacing a slotted tube in the center of perfect phononic crystal. Compared to perfect phononic crystal, the proposed structure can effectively localize waves of specific frequencies in the point defect and improve the acoustic pressure amplification. Then the effects of the geometric parameters of the slotted tube on the acoustic localization characteristics are studied. Numerical results show that the resonant frequency and acoustic pressure amplification amplitude could be effectively modulated by the geometric parameters of the slotted tube. Experimental results are in good agreement with the simulation results.     

Numerical and experimental study on sound absorption by pseudostochastic diffusors

I.IntroductionPseudostochasticdiffusorisaperiodicsurfacestructurewhichconsistsofaseriesofwellsofthesamewidthbutofdifferentdepths,whicharedeterminedaccordingtoapseudthrandomsequence(forexample,quadraticresiduesequence).ItisverifiedfromtheoryandexPerimelltthatthescatteredenergyfromthestructureplaneisindependentofangle.Intheotherhand,theunexpectedhighsoundabsorptionparticularlyatIowfrequencieswasreported.Severalauthorsattemptedtoexplainthephysicalmechanism,however,thesatisfiedpredicationhasnotb…     

Gauss声束对离轴椭圆柱的声辐射力矩

利用部分波展开法求解得到了Gauss声束入射下刚性和非刚性椭圆柱的声散射系数,推导了一般情况下的声辐射力矩表达式.在此基础上,通过一系列数值仿真详细分析了离轴距离、入射角度和束腰半径对声辐射力矩的影响.结果表明:正向与负向声辐射力矩均可以在一定条件下存在;低频情况下刚性椭圆柱比非刚性椭圆柱更容易产生较强的声辐射力矩;特定频率的入射声场可以激发出非刚性椭圆柱不同阶的共振散射模式,因而非刚性椭圆柱的声辐射力矩峰值与频率的关系更密切;增加束腰半径有利于扩大散射截面,进而增加椭圆柱的声辐射力矩.该研究结果预期可以为利用声辐射力矩实现粒子的可控旋转和流体黏度的反演提供一定的理论指导.     

气体声弛豫过程中有效比热容与弛豫时间的分解对应关系

声在多原子分子气体中传播所引起的弛豫过程是探索气体特性的重要方面. 本文通过研究气体声弛豫过程中振动自由度与平动自由度(V-T)以及振动自由度之间(V-V)的分子能量转移模型, 给出了有效比热容与弛豫时间的分解对应关系及其通用获得方法. 该分解模型与现有的声弛豫模型相比, 反映了分解后的V-T 和V-V弛豫过程中振动比热容与弛豫时间的对应关系, 并发现了较高能级是引起对应声弛豫过程的决定因素. 将基于该分解模型获得的气体声弛豫衰减谱经碰撞直径微调改进后, 比现有理论更接近实验数据, 其结果证明了该分解对应关系的正确性和合理性.     

A new approach to the acoustic conditioning of industrial aerosol emissions

Although the ability of finite-amplitude sound to agglomerate aerosols has been known for some time, the process has enjoyed limited commercial application. It is argued that this has resulted primarily from limitations imposed by high capital cost and high specific power requirements. With these twin criteria as a starting point, a new approach to acoustic dust conditioning is examined, with particular emphasis on economic feasibility. Related air quality criteria and the historical development of acoustic agglomeration are reviewed in moderate depth. Possible advantages of using progressive saw-tooth waves for acoustic agglomeration, when compared with the standing-wave fields conventionally used, are identified. The possible advantages of pulse-jet sound generation also are noted. These two new concepts have been tested in a near full-scale experimental facility, and the results indicate economic feasibility when compared with other gas cleaning systems.     

Specific features of the space-time structure of acoustic signals in multimode waveguides

The effect of the diffraction focusing of an acoustic field on the space-time intensity distribution of narrow-band pulsed signals in multimode oceanic waveguides is analytically and numerically studied. The laws governing this effect and its specific features are illustrated by the results of calculations based on the standard ray approximation and the mode theory for the acoustic field in an isovelocity waveguide.     

X-ray acoustic resonators for controlling the spatial characteristics of X-radiation

The paper presents the results of studying the acoustic characteristics of special X-ray acousto-optical elements designed for precision control of X-ray beam parameters with time resolution. X-ray measurements revealed a number of specific features of oscillations of X-ray acoustic elements not exhibited in standard electromechanical measurements. The existence of these features is confirmed by numerical calculations computations of the acoustic fields in this type of elements.     

Influence of acoustic anisotropy of paratellurite crystal on the double acousto-optic Bragg light scattering

Influence of acoustic anisotropy on acousto-optic interaction in optically and acoustically anisotropic media is theoretically and experimentally studied. A specific type of acousto-optic diffraction is analyzed with allowance for the phase-matching conditions for two diffraction maxima. Analytical expressions for the phase-mismatch parameters versus the angle between the phase and group velocities of acoustic wave are derived. Light intensity in the diffraction peaks is numerically calculated, and experimental data on the diffraction in the paratellurite crystal at an acoustic walk-off angle of 54° are presented.     

基于声光折射的聚焦超声焦点声压检测

提出了一种基于声光折射对聚焦超声焦点声压进行非侵入式检测的方法。当一束直径小于声波长的平行光束入射穿过聚焦超声的焦点时,通过研究焦点声压与光线偏转的具体关系,建立了光线最大偏转距离与焦点声压变化的关系模型,从而计算出焦点峰值声压。为了对理论模型进行验证,采用凹球面型聚焦换能器进行实验研究。通过与采用光纤水听器测量的结果进行对比,证明理论模型的可行性。结果表明实验得到的光斑图像与理论分析的结果一致,且用该方法测得的焦点峰值声压与光纤水听器测量的结果相比,相对误差小于15%,证明该方法具有可行性,能够定量检测焦点峰值声压。模型的提出也为将声光折射效应用于整个聚焦声场的定量检测提供了实验依据和理论依据。     

Eigenmodes of triaxial ellipsoidal acoustical cavities with mixed boundary conditions

The linear acoustics problem of resonant vibrational modes in a triaxial ellipsoidal acoustic cavity with walls of arbitrary acoustic impedance has been quasi-analytically solved using the Frobenius power-series expansion method. Eigenmode results are presented for the lowest two eigenmodes in cases with pressure-release, rigid-wall, and lossy-wall boundary conditions. A mode crossing is obtained as a function of the specific acoustic impedance of the wall; the degeneracy is not symmetry related. Furthermore, the damping of the wave is found to be maximal near the crossing.     

Nonuniform elastic stagnant wave in a wedge-shaped plate

An acoustic field near the edge of an elastic wedge-shaped plate is studied. The field is represented in the form of two counterpropagating nonuniform waves. The standing vibration profiles varying with distance to the edge are constructed. A specific acoustic effect arising when the wave moves away from the wedge is revealed. Theoretical results are confirmed by measuring the standing wave amplitudes with a proprietary setup.     

水声通信中后验符号概率密度分布及概率成形容量分析

考虑到实际水声信道复杂特性对水声通信的影响,对系统的通信容量进行计算分析,并研究了一种适用于水声信道的容量评估算法.文中通过对不同条件下的均衡器输出的后验符号特性进行统计分析,提出了一种基于后验高斯分布的符号方差分段转移函数模型.在此基础上,采用Maxwell-Boltzmann分布来改变均衡器输出符号的成形分布,即引...     

Acoustic cloaking by a superlens with single-negative materials

We propose a specific transformation in cloaking to make an acoustic sensor undetectable, in which the cloaking shell consists of complementary media with single-negative acoustic parameters instead of double-negative ones, and is proved to be a magnifying superlens. Moreover, the acoustical parameters of the cloak are completely independent of those of the host material as well as the cloaked object. This may significantly facilitate the experimental realization of acoustic cloaks and is of fundamental importance in a wide range of acoustics, optics, and engineering applications.