Advances in active noise control: A survey, with emphasis on recent nonlinear techniques

This paper discusses the evolution of active noise control systems over the past 75 years. The focus of this study is on the use of signal processing and some recent soft computing tools on the development of active noise control systems. Special attention has been paid to the advances in nonlinear active noise control achieved during the past decade.

► ANC has found applications in numerous fields. ► Based on the destructive superposition of two waves. ► The major schemes proposed in the last 75 years are reviewed. ► Updated tutorial for beginners in the field of ANC.