adjective relating to the conversion of acoustic signals into electrical signals or vice versa
In the field of acoustoelectric physics, the word 'acoustoelectric' is used to describe the phenomenon of the generation of electric signals by the interaction of sound waves with a material.
In materials science, 'acoustoelectric' refers to the study of materials that exhibit acoustoelectric properties, such as certain semiconductors.
Within electrical engineering, acoustoelectric devices utilize the acoustoelectric effect to convert acoustic signals into electrical signals or vice versa.
Acoustoelectric devices are used by musicians to amplify acoustic instruments, such as guitars, to produce a louder sound without altering the natural tone of the instrument.
Engineers may use acoustoelectric transducers in various applications such as ultrasonic imaging, non-destructive testing, or acoustic microscopy.
Physicists may study the principles of acoustoelectric interactions in materials to better understand the behavior of electrons under the influence of acoustic waves.