Topological metamaterials

X Ni, S Yves, A Krasnok, A Alu - Chemical Reviews, 2023 - ACS Publications
The topological properties of an object, associated with an integer called the topological
invariant, are global features that cannot change continuously but only through abrupt …

Selective mode conversion and rainbow trap** via graded elastic waveguides

JM De Ponti, L Iorio, E Riva, R Ardito, F Braghin… - Physical Review …, 2021 - APS
We experimentally achieve wave-mode conversion and rainbow trap** in an elastic
waveguide loaded with an array of resonators. Rainbow trap** is a phenomenon that …

Topological edge states of quasiperiodic elastic metasurfaces

X Pu, A Palermo, A Marzani - Mechanical Systems and Signal Processing, 2022 - Elsevier
In this work, we investigate the dynamic behavior and the topological properties of
quasiperiodic elastic metasurfaces, namely arrays of mechanical oscillators arranged over …

Landau-Zener transition in the dynamic transfer of acoustic topological states

ZG Chen, W Tang, RY Zhang, Z Chen, G Ma - Physical Review Letters, 2021 - APS
Topological notions in physics often emerge from adiabatic evolution of states. It not only
leads to fundamental insight of topological protection but also provides an important …

[HTML][HTML] Topological modes, vibration attenuation, and energy harvesting in electromechanical metastructures

E Pantaleoni, E Riva, A Erturk - International Journal of Mechanical …, 2024 - Elsevier
The dynamics of topological boundary modes in both periodic and quasi-periodic
electromechanical metastructures is investigated, with a focus on their applications to …

Engineering quantum diode in one-dimensional time-varying superconducting circuits

X Zhao, Y ** between two
specific left and right edge modes, is explored in a one-dimensional cyclically modulated …

Tunable control of subwavelength topological interface modes in locally resonance piezoelectric metamaterials

Y Liu, H Wang, W Fang, Q Han, D Liu, Y Liang - Composite Structures, 2021 - Elsevier
This paper reports the evidence of the tunable sub-wavelength topological interface state in
local resonance piezoelectric metamaterials. An elastic beam serves as the host medium …

Topological gaps by twisting

MIN Rosa, M Ruzzene, E Prodan - Communications Physics, 2021 - nature.com
Twisted bilayered systems such as bilayered graphene exhibit remarkable properties such
as superconductivity at magic angles and topological insulating phases. For generic twist …