Biophysics of the Ear |
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according acoustical pressure action potentials amplifier amplitude ampullaris analysis auditive nerve basilar membrane Bekesy Biophysics calculation cells chyx cochlea coefficient complex sound consider cords corresponds crista cupula curve cybernetics deadening decibels defined determined differential displacement Dittrich Ductus electrical elements endolymph endolymphatic energy equation equilibrium excitation experimental expression fact formants frequency function fundamental furnished harmonic hearing helicotrema Helmholtz impedance intensity internal ear logarithmic mallei mathematical maximum measure mechanical medium microphonic modulated Montandon movement nerve fiber notion nystagmic octaves organ of Corti oscillation ossicles permit phenomena Phonetograph physical physiology pitch posterior labyrinth problem propagation pure sounds quadripole radiation pressure reaction receptor regime relation represented resonator role scala vestibuli scale schema semicircular canals sensitivity sensorial sensorial receptors signal sinusoidal sonemes sonority sound wave speed stapes stimulation tension theory threshold tion transformation tympani variation vestibular apparatus vestibuli vibration