In one hundred carefully selected dates, this achievement offers an in-depth exploration of the evolution of acoustics, from its mystical beginnings to its revolutionary developments.

From the murmurs of the first human expressions to the symphony of the Big Bang, each key date is a window onto a world of discoveries, innovations and revolutions. From prehistoric times to the digital age, this book traces the great personalities, the crucial moments and the technical advances that have shaped our understanding and our use of sound.

Acoustician Marc Louwers takes us on an exploration of the great eras of music, acoustics architecture and the revolutionary sound technologies that have transformed our world auditory.

The author :

Marc Louwers is an acoustician, chairman of the Groupement de l'ingénierie acoustique (GIAC) and a member of the Conseil national du bruit.