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John A Colosi1, Peter F Worcester2
1Department of Oceanography, Naval Postgraduate School, 833 Dyer Road, Monterey, California 93943, USA.
The Journal of the Acoustical Society of America
|December 31, 2020
Summary
This series revisits impactful historical acoustics research from The Journal of the Acoustical Society of America. It highlights key contributions to the science and practice of acoustics.
Area of Science:
- Acoustics
- Sound Science
- Vibration Analysis
Background:
- Historical review of seminal works in acoustics.
- Analysis of foundational research published in The Journal of the Acoustical Society of America.
Purpose of the Study:
- To identify and discuss articles with significant historical impact on acoustics.
- To provide context for the evolution of acoustic science and practice.
Main Methods:
- Literature review of The Journal of the Acoustical Society of America archives.
- Selection of articles based on citation impact and influence on the field.
Main Results:
- Identification of key papers that shaped acoustic theory.
- Demonstration of the progression of acoustic research over time.
Conclusions:
- The Journal of the Acoustical Society of America has been central to advancing acoustics.
- Understanding historical research is crucial for future acoustic innovations.

