The Physics of Music & the Music of Physics is an ambitious interdisciplinary textbook exploring the deep structural connections between physics and music. These connections extend far beyond metaphor: the harmonic series is the same mathematical object in both disciplines, and Fourier analysis is the shared language beneath acoustics and music theory.
The textbook covers sound and vibration fundamentals, the harmonic series and Fourier analysis, timbre and synthesis, musical scales and tuning systems, rhythm and harmony, symmetry and fractals, and the neuroscience of music perception. A unique section draws parallels between quantum mechanics and musical structures, examining superposition, uncertainty, and symmetry breaking in both domains.
Practical chapters address recording technology, digital audio, compression, architectural acoustics, spatial audio, and AI-driven composition. Whether you're a physics student curious about music or a musician interested in the science of sound, this textbook bridges both worlds with rigorous yet accessible explanations.