What is acoustics?
The generation, propagation, and receiption of mechanical waves in fluid or solid media.
Where can I learn more?
Wikipedia is great, but
ExploreSound.org is fantastic.
Are there prominent groups of acousticians?
The
Acoustical Society of America is the most popular scientific group of Acousticians in North America.
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