Sound diffusers for spaces such as auditoria and listening rooms have to satisfy both acoustical and visual requirements. To broaden the palette of surfaces available to designers, an investigation of the acoustical performance of fractal diffusers has been undertaken. In addition to defining the acoustical effectiveness of fractal surfaces, this paper will discuss how optimization techniques can enhance performance.

Authors: Cox, Trevor J.; D'Antonio, Peter
Affiliations: University of Salford, Salford, UK ; RPG Diffusor Systems, Inc., Upper Marlboro, MD(See document for exact affiliation information.)
AES Convention: 103 (September 1997) Paper Number: 4578
Publication Date: September 1, 1997 Import into BibTeX
Subject: Acoustics, Sound Reinforcement, and Monitoring
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