Acoustic-electronic nonreciprocity through state- and dispersion-engineered systems

Abstract

Acoustic-electronic nonreciprocity through state- and dispersion-engineered systems. Time-reversal (T) symmetry is a fundamental characteristic of stationary media, but broken Tsymmetry is essential for unidirectional acoustic isolation, cloaking, and circulation. Till date, acoustic nonreciprocal systems remain far behind their electromagnetic counterparts. We propose a method to achieve linear time-invariant acoustic nonreciprocity using only reciprocal circuitacoustic and micromechanical components. The proposed work could enable control of acoustic reflections, improve sound-based imaging, and enable unidirectional acoustic cloaking.

Document Details

Document Type
DoD Grant Award
Publication Date
Nov 23, 2016
Source ID
N000141612830

Entities

People

  • Gaurav Bahl

Organizations

  • Office of Naval Research
  • United States Navy
  • University of Illinois Urbana–Champaign

Tags

Fields of Study

  • Physics

Readers

  • Microwave Engineering.
  • Nanofabrication and Microfabrication.
  • Quantum spin resonance or Electron Paramagnetic Resonance spectroscopy.

Technology Areas

  • Microelectronics
  • Microelectronics - Microelectromechanical Systems