Diaphragm (acoustics)In the field of acoustics, a diaphragm is a transducer intended to inter-convert mechanical vibrations to sounds, or vice versa. It is commonly constructed of a thin membrane or sheet of various materials, suspended at its edges. The varying air pressure of sound waves imparts mechanical vibrations to the diaphragm which can then be converted to some other type of signal; examples of this type of diaphragm are found in microphones and the human eardrum. Conversely a diaphragm vibrated by a source of energy beats against the air, creating sound waves.
Radio spectrumThe radio spectrum is the part of the electromagnetic spectrum with frequencies from 3 Hz to 3,000 GHz (3 THz). Electromagnetic waves in this frequency range, called radio waves, are widely used in modern technology, particularly in telecommunication. To prevent interference between different users, the generation and transmission of radio waves is strictly regulated by national laws, coordinated by an international body, the International Telecommunication Union (ITU).
Résonance de Helmholtzvignette|redresse=0.7|Résonateur de Helmholtz en laiton. La résonance de Helmholtz est un phénomène de résonance de l’air dans une cavité. Le nom provient d’un dispositif créé dans les par Hermann von Helmholtz afin de déterminer la hauteur des différents tons. Un exemple de résonance de Helmholtz est la résonance du son créé lorsque l’on souffle dans le haut d’une bouteille vide. Un modèle mathématique simple permet d'expliquer quantitativement le résonateur de Helmholtz et d'estimer sa fréquence propre.
Change controlWithin quality management systems (QMS) and information technology (IT) systems, change control is a process—either formal or informal—used to ensure that changes to a product or system are introduced in a controlled and coordinated manner. It reduces the possibility that unnecessary changes will be introduced to a system without forethought, introducing faults into the system or undoing changes made by other users of software.
