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Time reversed wave propagation experiments in chaotic micro-structured cavities.

Rudolf Sprik1, Arnaud Tourin

  • 1Van der Waals-Zeeman Instituut, Universiteit van Amsterdam, Valckenierstraat 65-67, 1018 XE Amsterdam, The Netherlands. sprik@science.uva.nl

Ultrasonics
|March 30, 2004
PubMed
Summary

This study investigates elastic wave propagation in micro-patterned silicon wafers, demonstrating that time reversal and reciprocity symmetry are maintained despite strong scattering and material anisotropy. The research explores signal quality and time dilatation effects in these complex systems.

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Area of Science:

  • Solid-state physics
  • Acoustics
  • Materials science

Background:

  • Elastic wave propagation in solids is fundamental to many physical phenomena.
  • Micro-patterned structures can significantly alter wave behavior through scattering and dispersion.
  • Time reversal and reciprocity are key symmetries in wave physics.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To experimentally investigate elastic wave propagation in strongly scattering, micro-patterned silicon cavities.
  • To analyze the impact of chaotic boundaries and laser-machined hole patterns on wave behavior.
  • To examine the persistence of time reversal and reciprocity symmetry in such complex systems.

Main Methods:

  • Fabrication of thin silicon wafers with micro-patterned holes using laser machining.

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  • Experimental study of elastic wave propagation, inducing multiple scattering.
  • Analysis of time reversal signal quality as a function of time interval and signal position.
  • Investigation of time dilatation effects on re-emitted elastic waves.

    • Main Results:

    • Chaotic behavior and multiple scattering were induced by irregular boundaries and hole patterns.
    • Phononic band-like dispersion properties were observed with regular hole patterns.
    • Time reversal and reciprocity symmetry were found to be robust, persisting despite mode mixing, anisotropy, and dissipation.
    • Systematic data on time-reversal signal quality and time dilatation effects were presented.

    Conclusions:

    • Micro-patterned silicon wafers serve as effective systems for studying complex elastic wave phenomena.
    • The inherent symmetries of elastic waves are remarkably resilient in strongly scattering and anisotropic solid-state cavities.
    • This research provides insights into the fundamental physics of wave propagation in disordered media.