The scope of diffuse field models seen from ray models and wave theory models.

What is it about?

Quite accesible calculation tools for room acoustics can be used in cases that an idealized field fits the actual conditions. These tools are known as diffuse field models. Our work brings simple explanation using figures of the diffuse field models and the models used when the conditions of the sound field are far away from the idealized conditions. With the same kind of languge we introduce simple tools based on ray models and wave theory models that are usuful for parts of the sound field where the idealized conditions are not found. Of course the explanations have a subjacent reference to the phisical models and mathematical formulation. Our work also states a method to define a criterion delimiting the scope of the idealized field for any application on room acoustics.

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Why is it important?

Our work complements the current literature connecting the three kind of models with simple language and stateing a detailed method to delimite the scope of the diffuse field model. It is important as a guide for room acoustics design.

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