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Advanced X-ray imaging creates sound-frequency maps of the human inner ear

13 Apr 2021 Rojin Jafari 
Frequency mapping
Phase-contrast imaging data showing the ear membrane and auditory nerve in the cochlea. The octave bands are shown in different colours. Humans can perceive frequencies from 20 Hz (the top of the coil) to 20,000 Hz (the base of the coil). (Courtesy: Hao Li)
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