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Area of Science:

  • Condensed-matter physics
  • Metamaterials
  • Topological physics

Background:

  • Non-Hermitian topological phases offer unique phenomena like skin effect and exceptional points.
  • These phases arise from complex band topologies, driving significant research interest.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To realize and investigate a three-dimensional (3D) exceptional line semimetal.
  • To explore the interplay of wave-function and spectral topology in non-Hermitian systems.

Main Methods:

  • Fabrication of a 3D non-Hermitian phononic crystal.
  • Experimental characterization of bulk and surface states.
  • Analysis of topological properties and skin effect.

Main Results:

  • Successfully realized an exceptional line semimetal in a 3D phononic crystal.
  • Observed a pair of exceptional rings with opposite topologies connected by drumhead bulk states.
  • Demonstrated drumhead surface states and a geometry-dependent skin effect.

Conclusions:

  • The study confirms the non-Hermitian bulk-boundary correspondence in the 3D exceptional line semimetal.
  • Findings provide a platform for designing novel non-Hermitian acoustic devices.