Hearing Nano-Structures: A Case Study in Timbral Sonification
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Schedel, Margaret
Yager, Kevin
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We explore the sonification of x-ray scattering data, which are two-dimensional arrays of intensity whose meaning is obscure and non-intuitive. Direct mapping of the experimental data into sound is found to produce timbral sonifications that, while sacrificing conventional aesthetic appeal, provide a rich auditory landscape for exploration. We discuss the optimization of sonification variables, and speculate on potential real-world applications.
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Stony Brook / Brookhaven Seed Grant
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2012-06
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