Acoustic radiation force experienced by a solid cylinder in a plane progressive sound field

The acoustic radiation force experienced by a solid cylinder suspended freely in a plane progressive sound field is calculated, taking into account the elasticity of the cylinder. The results of numerical calculations are presented, indicating the ways in which the form of the frequency dependence of the radiation force function YP for cylindrical targets is affected by variations in the material parameters of the cylinder. The results are compared with those for solid spherical targets.