Air Column Vibrations

Air Column Vibrations Visualization

Closed-Open Air Column

In a closed-open pipe (like a tube with one end closed by water), the closed end is a pressure antinode (displacement node) and the open end is a pressure node (displacement antinode).

L = (n + ½) · λ/2     f = (n + ½) · v/(2L)     (n = 0, 1, 2...)

Open-Open Air Column

In an open-open pipe (like a flute), both ends are pressure nodes (displacement antinodes). All harmonics are present in this case.

L = n · λ/2     f = n · v/(2L)     (n = 1, 2, 3...)

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