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Sound waves, which are longitudinal waves, can be modeled as the displacement amplitude varying as a function of the spatial and temporal coordinates. As a column of the medium is displaced, its successive columns are also displaced. As the successive displacements differ relatively, a pressure difference with the surrounding pressure is created. The gauge pressure varies across the medium.
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The intensity of sound waves can be related to displacement and pressure amplitudes by using their wave expressions and the definition of intensity. The critical step to achieve this is to write the power delivered by the particles on the wave as the product of force and velocity and simplify the force per unit area as the pressure. The velocity of the medium's particles can be derived from the displacement.
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Emma McCullagh¹, Justin Farlow, Christopher Fuller

¹TETRAD Graduate Program, University of California, San Francisco, California, USA.

Nature Chemical Biology

|September 19, 2009

Summary

Nongenetic individuality, or the biology of noise, explains cell diversity within identical populations. This field offers new insights into biological processes and presents exciting research opportunities.

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Area of Science:

Cellular and Molecular Biology
Developmental Biology
Systems Biology

Background:

Phenotypic diversity is observed even in genetically identical cell populations.
This nongenetic variation, termed 'biology of noise', influences biological processes.
Understanding this individuality is crucial for various scientific fields.

Purpose of the Study:

To highlight the significance of nongenetic individuality in biological systems.
To underscore the potential of the 'biology of noise' as a research area.
To identify opportunities and challenges in studying nongenetic variation.

Main Methods:

This abstract does not detail specific methods.
The study focuses on conceptual and theoretical aspects of nongenetic individuality.
It emphasizes the importance of observing and analyzing cellular heterogeneity.

Main Results:

Phenotypic diversity arises from nongenetic factors within isogenic cell populations.
Nongenetic individuality has broad implications for understanding biological mechanisms.
The 'biology of noise' is a burgeoning field with significant research potential.

Conclusions:

Nongenetic individuality is a fundamental aspect of cellular behavior.
Further research into the 'biology of noise' is warranted.
This field presents numerous opportunities for scientific advancement.