Physical Acoustics and Metrology of Fluids

This book describes both how to design experiments to achieve the highest possible accuracy and how to relate the quantities measured in those experiments to the thermophysical properties of the medium. It provides a thorough theoretical as well as practical examination of the alternative experimental methods available and the problems inherent within them. Bringing together the fields of thermodynamics, kinetic theory, fluid mechanics, and theoretical acoustics, plus a wealth of information about practical instruments, the book represents an essential reference on the design and execution of valuable experiments in fluid metrology and physical acoustics.