Decibels (dB), Logarithmic vs. Linear Scaling, Frequency Spectra, Octaves (116)

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Chapter 2 - Decibels (dB), Logarithmic vs. Linear Scaling, Frequency Spectra, Octaves (Fundamentals of Vibration for Test Applications)

  • Decibels
    • Decibels for Power and Voltage Ratios
    • dB Ratio Conversions
  • Logarithmic vs. Linear Scaling
    • Logarithmic vs. Linear Scaling in PSD Plots
  • Introduction to Frequency, Octaves and Sound
    • Sound Perception
    • Sound, Vibration and Music
    • Diatonic Musical Scale
  • Octaves
    • Acoustic Analysis
    • 1/3 Octave Bandwidth Definitions
    • Center Frequency Examples

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Decibels (dB), Logarithmic vs. Linear Scaling, Frequency Spectra, Octaves (ver.116-117)

Notes on Chapter 116 vs 116/117: Chapters 1-7 are the same in both courses