Approximate method for controlling solid elastic waves by transformation media

Jin Hu*, Zheng Chang, Gengkai Hu

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Abstract

By idealizing a general mapping as a series of local affine ones, we derive approximately transformed material parameters necessary to control solid elastic waves within classical elasticity theory. The transformed elastic moduli are symmetric, and can be used with Navier's equation to manipulate elastic waves. It is shown numerically that the method can provide a powerful tool to control elastic waves in solids in case of high frequency or small material gradient. Potential applications can be anticipated in nondestructive testing, structure impact protection, petroleum exploration, and seismology.

Original languageEnglish
Article number201101
JournalPhysical Review B - Condensed Matter and Materials Physics
Volume84
Issue number20
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2 Nov 2011

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