Magnetically-Induced Pillar Bending of An Acoustic Diode (VIDEO)

University of Southern California

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This video demonstrates the on demand tuning of an acoustic 'diode' using a remote magnetic force field. When the magnetic field is applied, the pillars bend, allowing acoustic waves to pass through.

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Qiming Wang

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