Analytical Modeling of Acoustic Exponential Materials and Physical Mechanism of Broadband Anti-Reflection

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Main Authors: Qu, Sichao, Yang, Min, Wu, Tenglong, Xu, Yunfei, Fang, Nicholas, Chen, Shuyu
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author Qu, Sichao
Yang, Min
Wu, Tenglong
Xu, Yunfei
Fang, Nicholas
Chen, Shuyu
author_facet Qu, Sichao
Yang, Min
Wu, Tenglong
Xu, Yunfei
Fang, Nicholas
Chen, Shuyu
contents Spatially exponential distributions of material properties are ubiquitous in many natural and engineered systems, from the vertical distribution of the atmosphere to acoustic horns and anti-reflective coatings. These media seamlessly interface different impedances, enhancing wave transmission and reducing internal reflections. This work advances traditional transfer matrix theory by integrating analytical solutions for acoustic exponential materials, which possess exponential density and/or bulk modulus, offering a more accurate predictive tool and revealing the physical mechanism of broadband anti-reflection for sound propagation in such non-uniform materials. Leveraging this method, we designed an acoustic dipole array that effectively mimics exponential mass distribution. Through experiments with precisely engineered micro-perforated plates, we demonstrate an ultra-low reflection rate of about 0.86% across a wide frequency range from 420 Hz to 10,000 Hz. Our modified transfer matrix approach underpins the design of exponential materials, and our layering strategy for stacking acoustic dipoles suggests a pathway to more functional gradient acoustic metamaterials.
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spellingShingle Analytical Modeling of Acoustic Exponential Materials and Physical Mechanism of Broadband Anti-Reflection
Qu, Sichao
Yang, Min
Wu, Tenglong
Xu, Yunfei
Fang, Nicholas
Chen, Shuyu
Applied Physics
Materials Science
Classical Physics
Spatially exponential distributions of material properties are ubiquitous in many natural and engineered systems, from the vertical distribution of the atmosphere to acoustic horns and anti-reflective coatings. These media seamlessly interface different impedances, enhancing wave transmission and reducing internal reflections. This work advances traditional transfer matrix theory by integrating analytical solutions for acoustic exponential materials, which possess exponential density and/or bulk modulus, offering a more accurate predictive tool and revealing the physical mechanism of broadband anti-reflection for sound propagation in such non-uniform materials. Leveraging this method, we designed an acoustic dipole array that effectively mimics exponential mass distribution. Through experiments with precisely engineered micro-perforated plates, we demonstrate an ultra-low reflection rate of about 0.86% across a wide frequency range from 420 Hz to 10,000 Hz. Our modified transfer matrix approach underpins the design of exponential materials, and our layering strategy for stacking acoustic dipoles suggests a pathway to more functional gradient acoustic metamaterials.
title Analytical Modeling of Acoustic Exponential Materials and Physical Mechanism of Broadband Anti-Reflection
topic Applied Physics
Materials Science
Classical Physics
url https://arxiv.org/abs/2309.03538