The stimulated acoustic relaxation emission of maize starch tablets

Stimulated acoustic relaxation emissions from maize starch tablets after compression were detected and recorded in the audible region. Stimulation was found to enhance the detected acoustic emission and to maintain recordable acoustic emission level longer. Based on the fact, that the stimulation by a halogen lamp and a preheated chamber produced similar results, the effect of stimulation on acoustic relaxation emission is proposed to be connected to the temperature rather than the visible emission. A mathematical model of acoustic activity and its dependence on stimulation temperature is also introduced.