phononic crystal

noun

A periodic nanostructure that exhibit periodicity in its structure that results in bandgaps where energy cannot propagate, as well as negative refraction that can be exploited for wave focusing.

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Meanings

nounphononic crystal (plural phononic crystals)

plural phononic crystals

  1. A periodic nanostructure that exhibit periodicity in its structure that results in bandgaps where energy cannot propagate, as well as negative refraction that can be exploited for wave focusing.
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