Acoustic topological circuitry in square and rectangular phononic
crystals
crystals
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Author(s)
Laforge, Nicolas
Wiltshaw, Richard
Craster, Richard V
Laude, Vincent
Martínez, Julio Andrés Iglesias
Type
Journal Article
Abstract
We systematically engineer a series of square and rectangular phononic
crystals to create experimental realisations of complex topological phononic
circuits. The exotic topological transport observed is wholly reliant upon the
underlying structure which must belong to either a square or rectangular
lattice system and not to any hexagonal-based structure. The phononic system
chosen consists of a periodic array of square steel bars which partitions
acoustic waves in water over a broadband range of frequencies (~0.5 MHz). An
ultrasonic transducer launches an acoustic pulse which propagates along a
domain wall, before encountering a nodal point, from which the acoustic signal
partitions towards three exit ports. Numerical simulations are performed to
clearly illustrate the highly resolved edge states as well as corroborate our
experimental findings. To achieve complete control over the flow of energy,
power division and redirection devices are required. The tunability afforded by
our designs, in conjunction with the topological robustness of the modes, will
result in their assimilation into acoustical devices.
crystals to create experimental realisations of complex topological phononic
circuits. The exotic topological transport observed is wholly reliant upon the
underlying structure which must belong to either a square or rectangular
lattice system and not to any hexagonal-based structure. The phononic system
chosen consists of a periodic array of square steel bars which partitions
acoustic waves in water over a broadband range of frequencies (~0.5 MHz). An
ultrasonic transducer launches an acoustic pulse which propagates along a
domain wall, before encountering a nodal point, from which the acoustic signal
partitions towards three exit ports. Numerical simulations are performed to
clearly illustrate the highly resolved edge states as well as corroborate our
experimental findings. To achieve complete control over the flow of energy,
power division and redirection devices are required. The tunability afforded by
our designs, in conjunction with the topological robustness of the modes, will
result in their assimilation into acoustical devices.
Date Issued
2021-05-25
Date Acceptance
2021-04-30
Citation
Physical Review Applied, 2021, 15, pp.1-13
ISSN
2331-7019
Publisher
APS Physics
Start Page
1
End Page
13
Journal / Book Title
Physical Review Applied
Volume
15
Copyright Statement
© 2021 American Physical Society
Sponsor
Engineering & Physical Science Research Council (EPSRC)
Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council
UKRI
Engineering & Physical Science Research Council (E
Identifier
https://journals.aps.org/prapplied/abstract/10.1103/PhysRevApplied.15.054056
Grant Number
EP/L024926/1
EP/L016230/1
EP/T002654/1
R100724-101, A/C 86440
Subjects
cond-mat.mes-hall
cond-mat.mes-hall
Publication Status
Published
Article Number
054056
Date Publish Online
2021-05-25