Retrograde waves in the cochlea

S. T. Neely, J. B. Allen

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Abstract

Retrograde waves in the cochlea are important because they provide information about cochlear mechanics that may be measured in the external ear canal as otoacoustic emissions. By extending traditional wave-variable methods, an explicit equation is derived for the forward-traveling wave in a one-dimensional cochlear model that is equivalent to the WKB approximation. The corresponding equation for the retrograde waves requires no additional approximation and provides a simple characterization of cochlear reflectance.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Title of host publicationConcepts and Challenges in the Biophysics of Hearing - Proceedings of the 10th International Workshop on the Mechanics of Hearing, MoH 2008
EditorsNigel P. Cooper, David T. Kemp
PublisherWorld Scientific Publishing Co. Pte Ltd
Pages62-67
Number of pages6
ISBN (Electronic)9789812833778
DOIs
StatePublished - 2008
Event10th International Workshop on the Mechanics of Hearing - Concepts and Challenges in the Biophysics of Hearing, MoH 2008 - Newcastle, United Kingdom
Duration: Jul 27 2008Jul 31 2008

Publication series

NameConcepts and Challenges in the Biophysics of Hearing - Proceedings of the 10th International Workshop on the Mechanics of Hearing, MoH 2008

Conference

Conference10th International Workshop on the Mechanics of Hearing - Concepts and Challenges in the Biophysics of Hearing, MoH 2008
Country/TerritoryUnited Kingdom
CityNewcastle
Period7/27/087/31/08

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Biotechnology
  • Biomedical Engineering

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