phononic crystals

A form of phononic crystal — 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

noun
  1. pluralplural of phononic crystal
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