@article{KollscheKalbitzKappeletal.2012,
  author    = {Kollsche, Matthias and Kalbitz, Rene and Kappel, Marcel and Fr{\"u}bing, Peter and Gerhard, Reimund},
  title     = {Vermittlung von Schl{\"u}sselkompetenzen f{\"u}r Biologen in der Studieneingangsphase},
  isbn      = {978-3- 937026-77-0},
  year      = {2012},
  language  = {de}
}
@article{KappelAbelGerhard2011,
  author    = {Kappel, Marcel and Abel, Markus and Gerhard, Reimund},
  title     = {Characterization and calibration of piezoelectric polymers in situ measurements of body vibrations},
  series = {Review of scientific instruments : a monthly journal devoted to scientific instruments, apparatus, and techniques},
  volume    = {82},
  journal   = {Review of scientific instruments : a monthly journal devoted to scientific instruments, apparatus, and techniques},
  number    = {7},
  publisher = {American Institute of Physics},
  address   = {Melville},
  issn      = {0034-6748},
  doi       = {10.1063/1.3607435},
  pages     = {6},
  year      = {2011},
  abstract  = {Piezoelectric polymers are known for their flexibility in applications, mainly due to their bending ability, robustness, and variable sensor geometry. It is an optimal material for minimal-invasive investigations in vibrational systems, e.g., for wood, where acoustical impedance matches particularly well. Many applications may be imagined, e. g., monitoring of buildings, vehicles, machinery, alarm systems, such that our investigations may have a large impact on technology. Longitudinal piezoelectricity converts mechanical vibrations normal to the polymer-film plane into an electrical signal, and the respective piezoelectric coefficient needs to be carefully determined in dependence on the relevant material parameters. In order to evaluate efficiency and durability for piezopolymers, we use polyvinylidene fluoride and measure the piezoelectric coefficient with respect to static pressure, amplitude of the dynamically applied force, and long-term stability. A known problem is the slow relaxation of the material towards equilibrium, if the external pressure changes; here, we demonstrate how to counter this problem with careful calibration. Since our focus is on acoustical measurements, we determine accurately the frequency response curve - for acoustics probably the most important characteristic. Eventually, we show that our piezopolymer transducers can be used as a calibrated acoustical sensors for body vibration measurements on a wooden musical instrument, where it is important to perform minimal-invasive measurements. A comparison with the simultaneously recorded airborne sound yields important insight of the mechanism of sound radiation in comparison with the sound propagating in the material. This is especially important for transient signals, where not only the long-living eigenmodes contribute to the sound radiation. Our analyses support that piezopolymer sensors can be employed as a general tool for the determination of the internal dynamics of vibrating systems.},
  language  = {en}
}
@phdthesis{Kappel2012,
  author    = {Kappel, Marcel},
  title     = {Scattering effects in the sound wave propagation of instrument soundboards},
  url       = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:kobv:517-opus-62676},
  school      = {Universit{\"a}t Potsdam},
  year      = {2012},
  abstract  = {In the western hemisphere, the piano is one of the most important instruments. While its evolution lasted for more than three centuries, and the most important physical aspects have already been investigated, some parts in the characterization of the piano remain not well understood. Considering the pivotal piano soundboard, the effect of ribs mounted on the board exerted on the sound radiation and propagation in particular, is mostly neglected in the literature. The present investigation deals exactly with the sound wave propagation effects that emerge in the presence of an array of equally-distant mounted ribs at a soundboard. Solid-state theory proposes particular eigenmodes and -frequencies for such arrangements, which are comparable to single units in a crystal. Following this 'linear chain model' (LCM), differences in the frequency spectrum are observable as a distinct band structure. Also, the amplitudes of the modes are changed, due to differences of the damping factor. These scattering effects were not only investigated for a well-understood conceptional rectangular soundboard (multichord), but also for a genuine piano resonance board manufactured by the piano maker company 'C. Bechstein Pianofortefabrik'. To obtain the possibility to distinguish between the characterizing spectra both with and without mounted ribs, the typical assembly plan for the Bechstein instrument was specially customized. Spectral similarities and differences between both boards are found in terms of damping and tone. Furthermore, specially prepared minimal-invasive piezoelectric polymer sensors made from polyvinylidene fluoride (PVDF) were used to record solid-state vibrations of the investigated system. The essential calibration and characterization of these polymer sensors was performed by determining the electromechanical conversion, which is represented by the piezoelectric coefficient. Therefore, the robust 'sinusoidally varying external force' method was applied, where a dynamic force perpendicular to the sensor's surface, generates movable charge carriers. Crucial parameters were monitored, with the frequency response function as the most important one for acousticians. Along with conventional condenser microphones, the sound was measured as solid-state vibration as well as airborne wave. On this basis, statements can be made about emergence, propagation, and also the overall radiation of the generated modes of the vibrating system. Ultimately, these results acoustically characterize the entire system.},
  language  = {en}
}