Understanding Active Noise Cancellation provides a concise introduction to the fundamentals and applications of active control of vibration and sound for the non-expert. It is also a useful quick reference for the specialist engineer.

Reader in the Department of Mechanical Engineering, University of Adelaide, Australia

Chapter One: A Little History. Chapter Two: Foundations of Active control. Chapter Three: The Electronic Control system Chapter Four: Active Noise Control Sources. Chapter Five: Error Sensors. Chapter Six: Applications of Active Noise Control. Chapter Seven: Current and Future Directions, References. Useful Web-sites for more information.