Modeling the quantum world is far from easy. The physical peculiarities of quantum mechanics are far removed from the world ...

Acoustic metamaterials could be used in many applications. Large versions could be used to direct or focus sound to a particular location and form an audio hotspot. Much smaller versions could be used ...

Metamaterials that mimic the order in matters have opened an exciting gateway to reach unprecedented physical properties and functionality unattainable from naturally existing materials. The "atoms" ...

To get around the constraints of quantum physics, EPFL researchers have built a new acoustic system to study the way the minuscule atoms of condensed matter talk together. They hope to one day build ...

Metamaterials that mimic the order in matters have opened an exciting gateway to reach unprecedented physical properties and functionality unattainable from naturally existing materials. The "atoms" ...

(c) Theoretical (lines) and measured (circles) acoustic resistance and reactance of the non-local metamaterial absorber. (d) Theoretical (lines) and measured (circles) absorption spectra of the ...

Dr. Alavi’s primary focus is on the exploration, design, additive manufacturing, and computational modeling of novel engineered material systems (e.g. mechanical metamaterials, nanogenerator ...