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  • Nonlinear dynamics
  • Wave propagation physics
  • Condensed matter physics

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  • Bistable systems exhibit complex nonlinear behaviors.
  • Wave propagation in discrete systems is crucial for understanding energy transfer.
  • Nonlinear phenomena like solitary waves are observed in such systems.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To systematically study linear and nonlinear wave propagation in piecewise-linear bistable spring chains.
  • To investigate energy localization phenomena induced by wave packets.
  • To explore the impact of energy foci on wave propagation and the potential for programming dynamic responses.

Main Methods:

  • Theoretical analysis of wave propagation in discrete bistable systems.
  • Numerical simulations to observe wave packet dynamics and energy localization.
  • Investigation of scattering and reflection phenomena for linear waves.
  • Analysis of nonlinear wave interactions leading to the generation or removal of energy foci.

Main Results:

  • Bistable chains support subsonic wave packets that can lead to energy localization.
  • Energy foci significantly influence linear wave propagation, causing scattering or a reflectionless mode.
  • Nonlinear wave propagation can dynamically alter the number of energy foci, acting as programmable impurities.
  • A novel mechanism for reversibly programming the dynamic response of bistable chains is demonstrated.

Conclusions:

  • Piecewise-linear bistable spring chains offer a platform for rich nonlinear wave phenomena.
  • Energy localization and dynamic manipulation of foci provide new avenues for controlling wave propagation.
  • The findings present a new paradigm for designing and programming the dynamic behavior of metamaterials and discrete systems.