The Interaction of Sound and Light - Comments

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The discussion highlights the intriguing interactions between sound and light, particularly in the context of acousto-optic devices, where TeO2 is preferred over quartz. Participants express appreciation for the insights shared in the original post and reference complex literature on the subject. A playful poem about the relationship between photons and phonons adds a light-hearted touch to the conversation. There is also a question raised regarding the incomplete understanding of the physics behind sonoluminescence. Overall, the thread emphasizes the fascinating and complex nature of sound-light interactions.
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Very interesting! I had no idea about most of those interactions between light and sound!
 
Nice Insight Alex!
 
A minor point: in acousto-optic modulators/scanners/deflectors, TeO2 is more commonly used rather than quartz. Some good references for this (highly complex) subject are Korpel "Acousto-Optics" , Goutzoulis "Design and Fabrication of Acousto-Optic Devices" and a fine chapter in Saleh and Teich "Fundamentals of Photonics".
 
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A photon out cruising at night,
saw a phonon just off to his right.
Said the P to the P,
is it better to be,
a sound instead of a light.

That was a fun insight. Thanks for sharing your knowledge.

Is it true that the physics of sonoluminescence is not fully understood yet?
 
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