Search for dissertations about: "vocal fold length"

Found 2 swedish dissertations containing the words vocal fold length.

2. 1. Methods for measurement of vocal fold vibration and viscoelasticity

   Author : Hans Larsson; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
   Keywords : High-speed video imaging; kymography; acoustic analysis; vocal fold vibration; glottal edge; glottal area; laser; mucosal wave; triangulation; vocal fold; vocal fold length; vocal fold width; vocal fold strain; non-invasive; vocal fold scarring; air pulse stimulation;

   Abstract : The overall aim of the thesis was to develop new methods for analysis of vocal fold vibrations and viscoelasticity and to test them in human subjects. In Study I the onset of vibration and irregular vocal fold vibration was examined with laryngoscopy using a high-speed camera at a frame rate of about 2000 images/sec. READ MORE

4. 2. Sound Generation and Propagation in the Human Upper Airways

   Author : Lukas Schickhofer; Mihai Mihaescu; Anders Dahlkild; Mats Karlsson; KTH; []
   Keywords : TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; Engineering Mechanics; Teknisk mekanik;

   Abstract : The human upper airways embrace the source of phonation and affect the modulation of the voice, which is of vital importance for communication. Moreover, unwanted sounds may be generated in the upper airways due to elastic, collapsible parts that are susceptible to flow-induced vibration and resonance. READ MORE