Abstract
The propagation of acoustic waves in a square-lattice phononic crystal slab consisting of a single layer of spherical steel beads in a solid epoxy matrix is studied experimentally. Waves are excited by an ultrasonic transducer and fully characterized on the slab surface by laser interferometry. A complete band gap is found to extend around 300 kHz, in good agreement with theoretical predictions. The transmission attenuation caused by absorption and band gap effects is obtained as a function of frequency and propagation distance. Well confined acoustic wave propagation inside a line-defect waveguide is further observed experimentally.
Original language | English |
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Article number | 056601 |
Journal | Physical Review E |
Volume | 76 |
Issue number | 5 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 8 Nov 2007 |
Externally published | Yes |