Formation of absolute frequency gaps in three-dimensional solid phononic crystals

Citation:

Sainidou R, Stefanou N, Modinos A. Formation of absolute frequency gaps in three-dimensional solid phononic crystals. Physical Review B. 2002;66(21):212301 (4 pages).

Abstract:

We report on the occurrence of absolute elastic band gaps in three-dimensional binary systems made up of steel spheres in polyester, and examine how the width of such gaps depends on the geometry of the structure.