Elastic three-dimensional metaframe for selective wave filtering and polarization control

We experimentally achieve selective wave filtering and polarization control in a three-dimensional elastic frame embedding local resonators. By connecting multi-resonating elements to a frame structure, a complete low-frequency, subwavelength bandgap with strong selective filtering properties is obtained. Theory and experiments demonstrate the metaframe capability to selectively stop transverse waves while allowing longitudinal wave propagation as in fluid-like elasticity. This peculiar behavior, together with the complete bandgap structure, may open opportunities in the context of wave control, envisaging concurrent applications for three-dimensional filters and elastic wave polarizers.

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Selective wave filtering and polarization control can be achieved in a three-dimensional elastic frame embedding local resonators. By connecting multi-resonating elements to the frame structure, a complete low-frequency, subwavelength bandgap with strong selective filtering properties is obtained. This peculiar behavior, along with the complete bandgap structure, may open opportunities in wave control for three-dimensional filters and elastic wave polarizers.