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Interference effects and phase sensitivity in hearing.

Brian C J Moore1

  • 1Department of Experimental Psychology, University of Cambridge, Downing Street, Cambridge CB2 3EB, UK.

Philosophical Transactions. Series A, Mathematical, Physical, and Engineering Sciences
|June 14, 2003
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This review explores auditory interference effects in the outer and inner ear. These effects influence sound localization, pitch perception, and otoacoustic emissions.

Area of Science:

  • Auditory Neuroscience
  • Acoustics
  • Psychoacoustics

Background:

  • Sound localization relies on spectral patterns created by ear canal entry and pinna reflections.
  • The cochlea functions as a frequency analyzer with limited resolution.
  • Active cochlear mechanisms introduce nonlinearities, affecting interference patterns.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review interference effects in the auditory system, focusing on the outer and inner ear.
  • To explore the role of these effects in sound localization and auditory perception.
  • To investigate the link between cochlear interference and otoacoustic emissions.

Main Methods:

  • Review of existing literature on auditory interference.
  • Analysis of spectral patterns generated by sound interaction with the ear.

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  • Examination of cochlear mechanics and basilar membrane (BM) interference.

    • Main Results:

    • Spectral patterns from ear acoustics aid sound localization.
    • Cochlear interference on the basilar membrane impacts pitch, timbre, and phase perception.
    • Interference effects may contribute to otoacoustic emissions.

    Conclusions:

    • Auditory interference effects in the outer and inner ear are crucial for sound perception and localization.
    • Cochlear nonlinearities significantly shape interference patterns on the basilar membrane.
    • Further research into cochlear interference could illuminate otoacoustic emission generation.