What is White Noise?
Dr. D’Anne Rudden
January 30, 2024
White noise, in the context of hearing, plays a role in our auditory system and has implications for our perception of sound.
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White noise, in the context of hearing, plays a role in our auditory system and has implications for our perception of sound.
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