Metastable Modular Metastructures for On-Demand Reconfiguration of Band Structures and Non-Reciprocal Wave Propagation

Abstract

We present a novel approach to achieve adaptable band structures and non-reciprocal wave propagation by exploring and exploiting the concept of metastable modular metastructures. Through studying the dynamics of wave propagation in a chain composed of finite metastable modules, we provide experimental and analysis results on non-reciprocal wave propagation and unveil the underlying mechanisms in accomplishing such unidirectional energy transmission. Utilizing the property adaptation feature afforded via transitioning amongst metastable states, we uncovered an unprecedented bandgap reconfiguration characteristic, which enables the adaptivity of wave propagation within the metastructure. Overall, this investigation elucidates the rich dynamics attainable by periodicity, nonlinearity, asymmetry, and metastability, and creates a new class of adaptive structural and material systems capable of realizing tunable bandgaps and non-reciprocal wave transmissions.

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