Commemorating one of Maa Dah-You's last essential contributions to acoustics

Abstract

A book entitled "The Fundamentals of Modern Acoustic Theory" written by Maa Dah-You was published (in Chinese) in March 2004 at his age of 89. This 421 page volume with 15 chapters covers almost all main acoustic fields from basics to many extended areas; such as, linear to non-linear acoustics, common acoustical measures to active control, and the aerodynamic sound and thermo-acoustics. References listed in each chapter include many Maa's pioneering work of the related acoustic fields. This book systematically reflects his extraordinary understanding of acoustics theory, and further account new developments of acoustic technology. Moreover, the history of acoustics, particularly of the ancient China in the beginning sections of the first chapter, and the overview of the future developments in the epilogue are also the exclusive items in this book. Well prepared exercises at the end of each chapter are most helpful for better understanding and thinking of the related topics. Therefore, it is widely used as a text or main reference book in many universities and research institutes in China. © 2013 Acoustical Society of America.