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  • Solid-state physics
  • Materials science
  • Acoustics

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  • Phononic crystals and acoustic metamaterials use artificial periodic structures to control sound and phonon propagation.
  • These structures can create phononic band gaps, analogous to photonic crystals, influencing wave propagation and acoustic properties.
  • Nonlinear phenomena are well-studied in photonic crystals and Bose-Einstein condensates, but are challenging to create in phononic systems.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To demonstrate a novel system for creating nonlinear phononic crystals and acoustic metamaterials.
  • To investigate the nonlinear dynamics of coupled localized modes in periodically structured membranes.
  • To provide a new platform for the study of nonlinear phononics.

Main Methods:

  • Fabrication of atomically thin membranes with periodic pinning.
  • Experimental investigation of coupled localized modes and their nonlinear dynamics.
  • Theoretical analysis of wave propagation and nonlinear phenomena in the designed structures.

Main Results:

  • Demonstration of coupled localized modes with inherent nonlinear dynamics in the pinned membranes.
  • Observation of unique nonlinear behaviors not previously seen in phononic systems.
  • Validation of the proposed system as a viable platform for nonlinear phononics.

Conclusions:

  • Atomically thin, periodically pinned membranes can support nonlinear phononic behaviors.
  • This system offers a promising new avenue for exploring nonlinear phononics and designing advanced acoustic metamaterials.
  • The findings pave the way for future research into novel nonlinear acoustic devices and phenomena.