Topological phononic metamaterials

W Zhu, W Deng, Y Liu, J Lu, HX Wang… - Reports on Progress …, 2023 - iopscience.iop.org
The concept of topological energy bands and their manifestations have been demonstrated
in condensed matter systems as a fantastic paradigm toward unprecedented physical …

Mechanical energy metamaterials in interstellar travel

P Jiao - Progress in Materials Science, 2023 - Elsevier
Nanoscale spacecrafts have shed light on an audacious but promising vision for interstellar
travel to neighboring planets beyond the solar system. The nanocrafts can be accelerated to …

Broadband large-scale acoustic topological waveguides

Y Chen, X Wen, Y Lu, Z Lan, L Fan, HS Park, Z Gu… - Composite …, 2025 - Elsevier
The acoustic topological waveguide (ATW) hosting topologically protected waveguide
modes provides a unique opportunity for achieving large-scale sound transport with …

Experimental observation of topological large-area pseudo-spin-momentum-locking waveguide states with exceptional robustness

L He, Z Lan, B Yang, J Yao, Q Ren… - Advanced …, 2024 - spiedigitallibrary.org
Unlike conventional topological edge states confined at a domain wall between two
topologically distinct media, the recently proposed large-area topological waveguide states …

Topological valley mode separation of elastic waves and potential applications

X Dong, K Chen, J Zhang, Y Huangfu, Z Peng - International Journal of …, 2024 - Elsevier
Topological metamaterials in condensed matter systems have shown significant potential for
information and energy applications due to their novel wave propagation behaviors …

Topological rainbow trapping and broadband piezoelectric energy harvesting of acoustic waves in gradient phononic crystals with coupled interfaces

XL Tang, TX Ma, M Kim, YS Wang - arXiv preprint arXiv:2404.09160, 2024 - arxiv.org
Topological phononic crystals (PCs) offer a novel approach to control the behavior of
acoustic or elastic waves. In this paper, we design the gradient PC structures with coupled …

Topological pseudospin switcher: Mechanism and acoustic realization

JH Chen, Y Chen, Y Song, Y Xu, X Li, J Wang… - Science China Physics …, 2024 - Springer
The control of the pseudospin of sound wave has attracted increasing attention in recent
years. Utilizing the finite-size effect of topological acoustics, we successfully construct an H …

One-way valley-locked waveguide with a large channel achieved by all-dielectric photonic crystals

L Liang, X Zhang, C Wang, J Liu, L Fan, C Liang… - Optics …, 2024 - opg.optica.org
One-way transmission of light constitutes the cornerstone of modern photonic circuits. In the
realm of photonic devices, it has been widely utilized in isolators, circulators, etc. Recent …

Topological rainbow trapping of elastic waves in two-dimensional valley phononic crystal plates

J Lin, Y Qi, Z He, R Bi, K Deng - Applied Physics Letters, 2024 - pubs.aip.org
Rainbow trapping is a significant strategy for capturing waves of different frequencies at
different spatial positions. It offers significant potential for multi-frequency on-chip …

Reconfigurable acoustic topological valley-locked waveguide states transport based on nestable sonic crystals

J Sun, X Wang, Y Ye, P Liu - Applied Acoustics, 2025 - Elsevier
Topological waveguide states in condensed matter physics systems show significant
potential for applications, such as high-capacity information communication and energy …