Coyle Acoustics
Research Lab
Acoustics research at Rollins College, spanning rocket launch noise and musical instruments. Students don't just assist — they co-author, present, and lead.
It's not noise. It's data.
Chair, Department of Physics
I came to physics through music — a B.S. in Clarinet and Mathematics led to an M.S. and Ph.D. in Acoustics at Penn State. Turns out clarinets and rockets have more in common than you'd think.
Research areas
See all projects →The sound of spaceflight
From near-field launch noise at Cape Canaveral to infrasound measured miles away in surrounding communities, we study how rockets shake the air, and what that data means for people who live nearby.
Explore → Musical acousticsThe physics of music and instruments
From clarinet mouthpiece pressure to standing waves in organ flue pipes, we investigate how instruments make sound. This work connects physics, computation, and musical performance.
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We welcome Rollins undergraduates who are curious, motivated, and ready to do real science. No prior research experience required.