Goals

Mechanical systems that produce non-reciprocal wave phenomena are of significant interest from both fundamental and practical perspectives. Recently, concepts from topology in 2D materials such as graphene have been used to design topological insulators and solid structures that admit modes with unidirectional propagation constants. Whatever the mechanism, non-reciprocity will enable exciting new capabilities such as one-way wave devices, improved vibration isolation systems, and improved imaging techniques.
This symposium aims to bring together experimental, numerical and theoretical researchers, with emphasis given to early career researchers and graduate student participation, towards the objective of promoting interactions and identifying critical issues to foster a comprehensive view on the state of the art and identify the much-needed contributions from the community. The Symposium will conclude with discussion of important questions, such as what are the practical implications and uses of these phenomena for existing technology or future acoustical or mechanical devices?