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Xuejian Xia^1,2,3, Yu Lan^1,2,3, Tianfang Zhou^1,2,3

¹National Key Laboratory of Underwater Acoustic Technology, Harbin Engineering University, Harbin 150001, China.

The Journal of the Acoustical Society of America

|January 15, 2025

Summary

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This study introduces a novel ring transducer based on the flextensional transducer (FT) design for high-power, low-frequency sound generation. The optimized transducer achieved a broadband performance with coupled resonances, demonstrating its potential for underwater acoustics.

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Area of Science:

Underwater Acoustics
Transducer Design
Acoustic Engineering

Background:

Flextensional transducers (FTs) are known for high-power, low-frequency sound transmission.
Class IV FTs offer displacement amplification, crucial for efficient acoustic radiation.

Purpose of the Study:

To design and optimize a broadband ring transducer using a class IV FT configuration.
To enhance low-frequency sound intensity and extend operational bandwidth.

Main Methods:

Utilized the class IV FT structural configuration for a novel ring transducer design.
Developed a finite element model for structural parameter optimization.
Fabricated a prototype for experimental evaluation of underwater acoustic performance.

Main Results:

The proposed ring transducer successfully coupled two resonant modes.
Achieved an in-band fluctuation of approximately 12 dB across the 540–1580 Hz frequency range.
Demonstrated enhanced sound source intensity and broadband capability.

Conclusions:

The novel ring transducer design effectively couples resonant modes for broadband operation.
The optimized flextensional-based ring transducer shows promise for low-frequency underwater acoustic applications.