Efficient sound radiation using a bandgap structure

Jaesoon Jung, Cheol Ho Jeong, Jakob S. Jensen

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    Abstract

    This work reports on the use of bandgaps to increase the efficiency of sound radiation employing defect modes on a phononic crystal (PnC). A PnC consisting of a 2D array of studs on an aluminum plate is considered, and a defect is created by removing four studs. Numerical simulations predict 8 dB higher radiation efficiency and significantly more uniform directivity of sound due to the piston-like defect modes that suppress interference between acoustic waves. An experimental study of the vibrational response is carried out in order to validate the numerical result. Comparisons of the radiation efficiency and the directivity index between the numerical and experimental results show good agreement. These findings may pave the way to use bandgap structures as effective acoustic radiators.

    Original languageEnglish
    Article number041903
    JournalApplied Physics Letters
    Volume115
    Issue number4
    Number of pages6
    ISSN0003-6951
    DOIs
    Publication statusPublished - 22 Jul 2019

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