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External Excitation of Neurons Using Electric and Magnetic Fields in One- and Two-dimensional Cultures
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Analyzing the single-reed excitation mechanism.
Vasileios Chatziioannou1, Montserrat Pàmies-Vilà1
1Department of Music Acoustics, University of Music and Performing Arts, Vienna, Vienna, Austria.
The Journal of the Acoustical Society of America
|September 1, 2022
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
- Vibrational Physics
Background:
- The Journal of the Acoustical Society of America (JASA) has a long history of publishing significant research.
- Understanding the historical trajectory of acoustics is crucial for current scientific advancement.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review and highlight seminal articles from JASA's archives.
- To assess the lasting impact of these articles on the field of acoustics.
Main Methods:
- Literature review of historical JASA publications.
- Selection of articles based on their recognized influence and citation impact.
Main Results:
- Identification of key research papers that shaped acoustic theory and application.
- Analysis of the evolution of acoustic principles over time.
Conclusions:
- Historical research in acoustics continues to inform contemporary studies.
- JASA has been a vital platform for disseminating groundbreaking acoustic science.
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