Do Sound Waves Come in Quanta?

[ScienceNerd36]

Are sound waves released in quanta?

If so, what are these bosons called?

If I'm wrong, please explain why?

 

[Bob_for_short]

Yes, they are called phonons and they are bosons. See Wikipedia on this subject or other popular articles.

Bob.

 

[Nick89]

I think they are called phonons in solids, but I'm not sure about fluids? I don't think there is any 'sound particle' there...

 

[granpa]

there is also something called 'rotons'. not sure if that's sound or not.

 

[granpa]

if you are interested in quantum sound you might also be interested in 'second sound'.

also
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Quantum_gyroscope

 

[ScienceNerd36]

Thanks for the help, much appreciated:)