Double-negative flexural acoustic metamaterial

Abstract

We present an acoustic metamaterial for flexural waves with both negative density and elastic modulus. By means of an analytical lumped-element approach, we introduce a combination of resonant elements on the surface of a plate. Following on from experimental demonstrations and theoretical work, negative density is achieved by introducing elements such as stubs that involve normal-force interactions, whereas negative modulus is achieved by introducing new types of resonant element that involve lateral forces and rotational inertia. Our approach therefore opens the way for the realization of double-negative acoustic meta-plates to control flexural waves. Applications include cloaking and filtering.