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Is there a device that can let us see sound waves?

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Schlieren photography (see also Schlieren imaging ) enables viewing of density variations such as are caused by sound. read more

Thus, because sound waves have nothing to do with the electromagnetic radiation which our eyes are equipped to detect, we will never be able to "see" sound directly. Having said all of that, there are certain people who do have a fascinating condition called which causes different senses to intermingle with each other. read more

The high-frequency sound waves used in ultrasound technology cannot be heard by human ears. Instead, a special tool called a transducer is used to send sound waves and detect the echoes that return. As the sound waves pass through the inside of the body, different types of tissues conduct sound differently. read more

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