Provides contributed physics activities and laboratory techniques. (CP)

Describes the following laboratory equipment: Biophysics modules to perform bioelectronic investigations of the human body; a large sine wave analog for large audience demonstrations; a resonance tube for measurement of speed of sound; and the snooperscope, a gadget to demonstrate infrared waves. (GA)

Provides extensive annotated bibliographies on sound, musical instruments, the perception of musical sound and other aspects of musical acoustics. (Author/CP)

Describes the following: a low-pressure sodium light source; a design of hot cathodes for plasma and electron physics experiments; a demonstration cart for a physics of sound course; Bernoulli force using coffee cups; a spark recording for the linear air track; and a demonstration of the effect of altering the cavity resonance of a violin. (GA)

Discusses the technology used for transduction between electrical and acoustical signals. In particular, the recent developments in microwave ultrasonics research are presented. (JP)

Details construction of an inexpensive electronic auditory device in which the resistance in parallel with the device is inversely proportional to the frequency of sound produced. (CP)

Provides schematics and discussion needed to construct an inexpensive device for classroom demonstrations involving beats and interference. (CP)

Introduced is an analysis of a waveform into its Fourier components. Topics included are simplified analysis of a square waveform, a triangular waveform, half-wave rectified alternating current (AC), and impulses. Provides the mathematical expression and simplified analysis diagram of each waveform. (YP)

Describes a method of measuring the speed of sound that can be done in front of a class on a lab table in 15 minutes, be understood by junior high school students, and be engaging and instructive for students at high school and college levels as well. Provides schematic for sound trigger. (MVL)

Describes an X-Y scanner used to create acoustic holograms. Scanner is computer controlled and can be adapted to digitize pictures. Scanner geometry is discussed. An appendix gives equipment details. The control program in ATOM BASIC and 6502 machine code is available from the authors. (JM)

Introduces an experiment exhibiting blue and yellow-orange coloration in the plane of vibration of a vibrating string. Provides pictures and the experimental set-up. (YP)

Discusses the effect of silhouetting a vertical vibrating string against a television screen. The article also reports the usefulness of the effect in tuning stringed instruments and as a possible basis for lecture demonstrations and student discussions and investigations. (HM)

This high school physics resource is a simulator for optics, electronics, force, motion, and sound. Students can study oscillations, look at sound waves, and use probes to graph a wide variety of quantities. Over 100 activities are pre-written, and students can easily create their own additional activities using the multimedia editor. (WRM)

Introduced is a unique generation method of Fourier series requiring simple mathematical skills and using computer programs. Discusses Fourier synthesis by microcomputer, and Fourier analysis with simple equipment. Shown are a circuit diagram, computer programs, monitor displays and tables of data. (YP)