Waves in Structures and Metamaterials

The course presents the fundamentals of wave propagation in structures and materials with special emphasis on an emerging class of structural systems known as acoustic or elastic metamaterials. The course blends theory, simulations and laboratory testing to bridge between the fundamentals of wave mechanics and the creativity-driven design principles of metamaterials engineering. The theory section is presented through an intuitive, yet rigorous approach that combines physical arguments and mathematical modeling. To enhance concept retention, the concepts are visualized by numerical simulations and selected laboratory demonstrations.