New topological metamaterial amplifies sound waves exponentially (IMAGE)

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New topological metamaterial amplifies sound waves exponentially

Caption

Artist impression of the bosonic Kitaev chain: multiple mechanical string resonators are linked to form a chain using light. Mechanical vibrations (sound waves) are transported and amplified along the chain.

Credit

Ella Maru Studio

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