Acoustic amplifying diode using non-reciprocal Willis coupling
arXiv:2210.16626 · doi:10.1103/PhysRevLett.130.176101
Abstract
We propose a concept called acoustic amplifying diode in combining both signal isolation and amplification in a single device. The signal is exponentially amplified in one direction with no reflection and is completely absorbed in another. In this case, the reflection is eliminated from the device in both directions due to impedance matching, preventing backscattering to the signal source. Here, we experimentally demonstrate the amplifying diode using an active metamaterial with non-reciprocal Willis coupling. We also discuss the situation with the presence of both reciprocal and non-reciprocal Willis couplings for more flexibility in implementation. The concept of acoustic amplifying diode will enable applications in sound isolation, sensing and communication, in which non-reciprocity can play an important role.
arXiv comment13 pages, 4 figures
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