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Acoustics is the physical science concerned with mechanical waves in solids, fluids and gases. This often boils down to vibrations and waves, otherwise known as 'sound'. But Acoustics labs also concernt hemselves with other forms of waves, such as radio waves, ultrasound, and infrasound. An Acoustics lab is often directly connected to the communications array, to disseminate any and all incoming communications for relevant information and new research opportunities. Many labs also have a dedicated Anechoic Chamber for research into noise control and sound transduction. Many labs also have dedicated sound data aquisition equipment, as well as oscilloscopes, wave discriminators, accelerometers, and sound mixers. Often enough, this lab is found on ground bases, as the motion of starships and -bases could interfere with acoustics research.

There are multiple disciplines in the science of mathematics, including Number Theory, Geometry, Algebra, Calculus, Solipsistics, and Topology. Most mathematic labs have multiple LCARS terminals, ODN connections, and two dedicated subprocessors. Laborants mostly work in mathematics labs by feeding new-found mathematics theories and models into a dedicated mathematical supercomputer, who processes the theory on validity. Most mathematics lab also have dedicated holographical displays for research on 3D-based mathematical problems, and dedicated Statistics programs on specially-designed LCARS terminals.

The very broad umbrella term of Materials Science include the discplines of Metallurgy, Mineralogy, Crystallography, Ceramics, and Solid-state Physics. As such, the labs which are used by these disciplines are flexible and interchangeable. The labs always include multiple mettalurgical and ceramical analysis equipment, as well as suites dedicated to mineralogical and crystallographical research. Engineers also have use of the lab to test out new prototypes, and materials science labs provide analysis for quality assurance as welll. Forensic research, such as weapon profiling or spectral analysis, could also be conducted in dedicated suites.