We demonstrate that asymmetric acoustic wave transmission in a waveguide can be achieved via gradient index metamaterials(GIMs). We theoretically prove that the acoustic wave can be efficiently converted to surface wa...We demonstrate that asymmetric acoustic wave transmission in a waveguide can be achieved via gradient index metamaterials(GIMs). We theoretically prove that the acoustic wave can be efficiently converted to surface waves(SWs) via GIMs. The GIMs in a waveguide can allow the transmission of acoustic waves in one direction but block them in the other direction. This theory is validated by experiments. Our findings may provide new applications in various scenarios such as high-efficiency acoustic couplers and noise control.展开更多
基金supported by the National Key Research and Development Program of China(2017YFA0700201,2017YFA0700202,and 2017YFA0700203)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(61631007,61571117,61138001,61371035,61722106,61731010 and 11227904)the 111Project(111-2-05)
文摘We demonstrate that asymmetric acoustic wave transmission in a waveguide can be achieved via gradient index metamaterials(GIMs). We theoretically prove that the acoustic wave can be efficiently converted to surface waves(SWs) via GIMs. The GIMs in a waveguide can allow the transmission of acoustic waves in one direction but block them in the other direction. This theory is validated by experiments. Our findings may provide new applications in various scenarios such as high-efficiency acoustic couplers and noise control.
