Symmetry/Asymmetry in Advanced Metamaterials and Their Applications
A special issue of Symmetry (ISSN 2073-8994). This special issue belongs to the section "Engineering and Materials".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 May 2025 | Viewed by 54
Special Issue Editor
Interests: research on vibration reduction, noise reduction, and shock mitigation in mechanical structures; research on metamaterials; research on metastructures; precision mechanical transmission
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Advanced metamaterials have garnered significant attention over the past few decades due to their unique physical properties and extensive applications. Among these materials, symmetry and asymmetry play pivotal roles in design and performance optimization. By manipulating structural symmetry, metamaterials can achieve cutting-edge functionalities such as zero stiffness and constant force mechanisms. Meanwhile, the introduction of asymmetry offers greater freedom in controlling physical fields like optics and mechanics, further broadening the potential application domains of metamaterials. This Special Issue will delve into the utilization of symmetry/asymmetry in advanced metamaterials and their practical contributions across optics, acoustics, vibration, and other related fields.
We cordially welcome submissions that showcase the innovative applications of symmetry principles in material design or explore how asymmetric structures drive the development of emerging technologies through intricate physical mechanisms.
Prof. Dr. Wangqiang Xiao
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- advanced metamaterials
- symmetry
- asymmetry
- zero stiffness
- constant force mechanisms
- optics control
- acoustics control
- vibration control
- material design
- innovative applications
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