Rich, D. C.2022-06-222022-06-22196813704621https://hdl.handle.net/10657/9793There is a strong interaction between the electrons in a solid and an acoustic wave when the electrons have a component of velocity in the direction of sound propagation which is equal to the velocity of sound in the material. A calculation is done to estimate the magnitude of the effect this interaction will have on the velocity of sound. An analysis of the experimental techniques adequate to detect this effect is given, and a detailed, description and evaluation of the experimental apparatus necessary is presented.application/pdfenThis item is protected by copyright but is made available here under a claim of fair use (17 U.S.C. Section 107) for non-profit research and educational purposes. Users of this work assume the responsibility for determining copyright status prior to reusing, publishing, or reproducing this item for purposes other than what is allowed by fair use or other copyright exemptions. Any reuse of this item in excess of fair use or other copyright exemptions requires express permission of the copyright holder.Thesisreformatted digital