Acoustics Collection

Needle playing a record, SEM
Needle playing a record. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of the needle (stylus) of a record player in a groove on a record. A record is used to store sound

Ostia Antica. Theater. Italy

The Tarentella (engraving)
3628848 The Tarentella (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Tarentella. Illustration for Wonders of Acoustics by Rodolphe Radau (Charles Scribner)

Hall at Simonetta, near Milan (engraving)
3628847 Hall at Simonetta, near Milan (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hall at Simonetta, near Milan)

The Invisible Woman (engraving)
3628844 The Invisible Woman (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Invisible Woman)

The Horn of Alexander (engraving)
3628843 The Horn of Alexander (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Horn of Alexander)

Chladni (engraving)
3628841 Chladni (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Chladni. Illustration for Wonders of Acoustics by Rodolphe Radau (Charles Scribner, 1870)

A Discovery in Acoustics, a Travellers Story (litho)
1064161 A Discovery in Acoustics, a Travellers Story (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Discovery in Acoustics, a Travellers Story)

The Talking Head of Albertus Magnus (engraving)
2781317 The Talking Head of Albertus Magnus (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Talking Head of Albertus Magnus)

Theatre of Vitruvius (engraving)
3628849 Theatre of Vitruvius (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Theatre of Vitruvius)

Sonorous Globe (engraving)
3628846 Sonorous Globe (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sonorous Globe. Illustration for Wonders of Acoustics by Rodolphe Radau (Charles Scribner)

Vowels observed by the aid of Koenigs Flames (engraving)
3628837 Vowels observed by the aid of Koenigs Flames (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Vowels observed by the aid of Koenigs Flames)

Advertisement for Professor Hermann von Helmholtzs Lectures on Acoustics
3601182 Advertisement for Professor Hermann von Helmholtzs Lectures on Acoustics, 1861 (print) by English School, (19th century); The Royal Institution, London, UK; eRoyal Institution; English

Pastoral Pipes, or Flutes of Pan (engraving)
3628850 Pastoral Pipes, or Flutes of Pan (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Pastoral Pipes, or Flutes of Pan)

Priestess of Bacchus (engraving)
3628840 Priestess of Bacchus (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Priestess of Bacchus)

New version of August Seebecks siren, developed by German physicist Rudolph Koenig (litho)
5997136 New version of August Seebecks siren, developed by German physicist Rudolph Koenig (litho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Experiment to ascertain the Velocity of Sound in Air (engraving)
966569 Experiment to ascertain the Velocity of Sound in Air (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Experiment to ascertain the Velocity of Sound in Air)

Reflection of Sound (engraving)
3628845 Reflection of Sound (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Reflection of Sound)

Chladnis Figures (engraving)
3628842 Chladnis Figures (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Chladnis Figures)

Ernst Florens Friedrich Chladni, German physicist, c1895. Chladni (1756-1827) was a pioneer of acoustics who developed the technique where sand vibrated on a metal plate forms regular symmetrical

Claude Perrault, 1613 - 1688. Amongst his works he was one of the three French architects who designed the east facade of the Louvre in Paris. He also made studies of acoustics

Music room by Oliver Hill, in tones of beige, brown and dull gold. Date: 1933

Sound wave. Oscilloscope trace of a sound wave from a violin. A pure sound wave of a single pitch manifests itself as a sine wave of constant frequency

Greek Art. Greece. Echo Portico or Heptaechos. Middle of 4th century. B.C. Altis. Olympia

Greek Art. Epidaurus Theater. Peloponnese. Greece
Greek Art. Epidaurus Theater by Polykleitos the Younger. Epidaurus. Peloponnese. Greece. Europe

Roman Art. Woman Playing double flute
Roman Art. Woman playing double flute Aulos. Relief. Detail of sarcophagus. Vatican Museums. City of the Vatican

Epidaurus Theater
Greek Art. Epidaurus Theater by Polykleitos the Younger (IV century BC). Epidaurus. Peloponnese

Illustration of sound frequencies, fundamental frequency and higher frequencies (harmonics)

Illustration of four different sound waves

Echo Formation, illustration from Musurgia Universalis, Vol II, fol. 264
XIR207681 Echo Formation, illustration from Musurgia Universalis, Vol II, fol.264, Iconismus XV, by Athanasius Kircher, first published in Rome in 1650 (engraving) by French School

Los Angeles, California. The Disney Concert Hall exterior in afternoon sun

John Tyndall (1820-1893) Irish-born British physicist. (Professor at Royal Institution, London, 1854. Worked on Heat radiation and acoustics. Died of accidental Chloral poisoning)

Ernst Florens Friedrich Chladni (1756-1827) German physicist. 19th century. (c1895). Pioneer of acoustics who developed the technique where sand vibrated on a metal plate forms regular symmetrical

John Mackenzie Bacon (1846-1904) English scientific writer and lecturer interested in astronomy, ballooning, wireless telegraphy, acoustics, and cinematography. Engraving c1900

John Tyndall (1820-1893) Irish-born British physicist. Professor at the Royal Institution, London, 1854. Worked on heat radiation and acoustics. Died of accidental Chloral poisoning

A Photograph Of Sound Waves
Bell Telephone Laboratories: June 20, 1950. F.K. Harvey demonstrates the focusing of of an acoustic lens on sound waves emitted from the horn at left

Sound waves, artwork F008 / 3440
Sound waves, computer artwork

Sound waves, artwork F008 / 3438
Saturns rings. Ultraviolet Cassini spacecraft image of part of Saturns rings. It shows the outer portion of Saturns C ring (left) and the inner portion of the B ring (right)

Sound waves, artwork F008 / 3437
Sound waves, computer artwork

Sound waves, artwork F008 / 3439
Sound waves, computer artwork

Wilhelm Weber, German physicist
Wilhelm Eduard Weber (1804-1891), German physicist. Weber spent most of his career as professor of physics at the University of Gottingen from 1831 to 1837, and again from 1849

Pipeline bubble research C016 / 3741
Pipeline bubble research. Professor Tim Leighton studying underwater bubble clouds generated by a gas leak in a pipe. This is part of research into measuring gas bubbles in underwater pipelines

Waves, abstract artwork C014 / 0008
Waves, abstract artwork

Syracuse, Italy - Ear of Dionysius
Syracuse, Italy (Siracusa) - This card shows an artificial cave, 65 m long and 23 m high, which was given the name of The Ear of Dionysius by Michelangelo Merisi, known as Caravaggio, when in 1586

Acoustics 1882
Various demonstrations of acoustics. Date: 1882

Mobile acoustics laboratory, 1940s
Mobile acoustics laboratory. This mobile laboratory was developed by the National Physical Laboratory soon after the Second World War and was the first of its kind in the UK

Acoustics laboratory. The upper transmission room in an acoustics laboratory, part of a special building designed for the accurate testing of the acoustic properties of building materials

Measuring noise, 1932
Measuring noise. Technician measuring noise levels using a portable device. Photographed at the National Physical Laboratory, Teddington, UK, in 1932

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"Unveiling the Art of Acoustics: From Needles to Theaters, a Journey through Sound" Needle playing a record: As the needle delicately touches the vinyl, it sets in motion a symphony that resonates with our souls. #AcousticWonders SEM (Scanning Electron Microscope): Peering into the microscopic world reveals intricate patterns and structures that shape sound waves. #HiddenMelodies Ostia Antica Theater, Italy: Echoes of ancient performances still linger within these historic walls, showcasing how acoustics shaped theatrical experiences centuries ago. #TimelessResonance Music room by Oliver Hill: Step into this enchanting space where every note is embraced by carefully designed acoustics, creating an immersive musical haven for artists and listeners alike. #HarmonyInDesign The Tarentella (engraving): A visual representation of dance intertwined with music; its lively rhythm reverberates through time, reminding us of the power of acoustic vibrations in cultural expressions. Hall at Simonetta near Milan (engraving): This grand hall stands as a testament to architectural marvels that enhance sound propagation, enveloping audiences in an auditory feast fit for royalty. The Invisible Woman (engraving): Unseen but heard – she embodies the essence of acoustics' magic; her ethereal voice captivates hearts without revealing her presence. The Horn of Alexander (engraving): Legend has it that this mystical horn possessed extraordinary acoustic properties capable of amplifying even whispers to thunderous roars—a symbol of nature's sonic wonders. Chladni (engraving): Through captivating patterns formed on vibrating plates sprinkled with sand or salt, Chladni revealed mesmerizing insights into sound resonance—an artist painting melodies with physics. A Discovery in Acoustics - A Traveler's Story (litho).