The dynamical theory of sound
Horace Lamb · 1910
PBEFACEAlthough a few historical notes are inserted here and there, there is no attempt at systematic citation of authorities.The reader who wishes to carry the matter further will naturally turn in the first instance to Lord Rayleigh's treatise, where full references, together with valuable critical discussions, will be found.I may perhaps be allowed to refer also to the article entitled " Schwingungen elastischer Systeme, insbeson- dere Akustik," in the fourth volume of the Encyclopddie der mathematischen Wissenschaften (Leipzig, 1906).I have regarded the detailed description of experimental methods as lying outside my province.I trust, however, that no one will approach the study of the subject as here treated without some first-hand acquaintance with the leading pheno- mena.Fortunately, a good deal can be accomplished in this way with very simple and easily accessible appliances; andthere is, moreover, no want of excellent practical manuals.I have to thank Mr H. J. Priestley for kind assistance in reading the proof-sheets.