Semi-Analytical Algorithm for Metamaterial Parameter Fitting

Table of Links Abstract and 1. Introduction 1.1 A Polyethylene-based metamaterial for acoustic control 2 Relaxed micromorphic modelling of finite-size metamaterials 2.1 Tetragonal Symmetry / Shape of elastic tensors (in Voigt notation) 3 Dispersion curves 4 New considerations on the relaxed micromorphic parameters 4.1 Consistency of the relaxed micromorphic model with respect to a change … Read more

The Science Behind Stronger, Smarter Materials

Table of Links Abstract and 1. Introduction 1.1 A Polyethylene-based metamaterial for acoustic control 2 Relaxed micromorphic modelling of finite-size metamaterials 2.1 Tetragonal Symmetry / Shape of elastic tensors (in Voigt notation) 3 Dispersion curves 4 New considerations on the relaxed micromorphic parameters 4.1 Consistency of the relaxed micromorphic model with respect to a change … Read more

A New Method for Predicting How Waves Move Through Materials

Table of Links Abstract and 1. Introduction 1.1 A Polyethylene-based metamaterial for acoustic control 2 Relaxed micromorphic modelling of finite-size metamaterials 2.1 Tetragonal Symmetry / Shape of elastic tensors (in Voigt notation) 3 Dispersion curves 4 New considerations on the relaxed micromorphic parameters 4.1 Consistency of the relaxed micromorphic model with respect to a change … Read more

Fine-Tuning Acoustic and Optical Waves in Metamaterials

Table of Links Abstract and 1. Introduction 1.1 A Polyethylene-based metamaterial for acoustic control 2 Relaxed micromorphic modelling of finite-size metamaterials 2.1 Tetragonal Symmetry / Shape of elastic tensors (in Voigt notation) 3 Dispersion curves 4 New considerations on the relaxed micromorphic parameters 4.1 Consistency of the relaxed micromorphic model with respect to a change … Read more

How Unit Cell Size Affects Dispersion in Metamaterials

Table of Links Abstract and 1. Introduction 1.1 A Polyethylene-based metamaterial for acoustic control 2 Relaxed micromorphic modelling of finite-size metamaterials 2.1 Tetragonal Symmetry / Shape of elastic tensors (in Voigt notation) 3 Dispersion curves 4 New considerations on the relaxed micromorphic parameters 4.1 Consistency of the relaxed micromorphic model with respect to a change … Read more

Modeling Finite-Size Metamaterials with Relaxed Micromorphic Theory

Table of Links Abstract and 1. Introduction 1.1 A Polyethylene-based metamaterial for acoustic control 2 Relaxed micromorphic modelling of finite-size metamaterials 2.1 Tetragonal Symmetry / Shape of elastic tensors (in Voigt notation) 3 Dispersion curves 4 New considerations on the relaxed micromorphic parameters 4.1 Consistency of the relaxed micromorphic model with respect to a change … Read more

New Material Design Approach Could Change How Sound Travels Through Space

:::info Authors: (1) Jendrik Voss, Institute for Structural Mechanics and Dynamics, Technical University Dortmund and a Corresponding Author (jendrik.voss@tu-dortmund.de); (2) Gianluca Rizzi, Institute for Structural Mechanics and Dynamics, Technical University Dortmund; (3) Patrizio Neff, Chair for Nonlinear Analysis and Modeling, Faculty of Mathematics, University of Duisburg-Essen; (4) Angela Madeo, Institute for Structural Mechanics and Dynamics, … Read more

Bitcoin 'in position' for first key RSI breakout in 6 months at $85K

Bitcoin (BTC) circled $85,000 into the March 23 weekly close as excitement over a key trend change brewed. BTC/USD 1-hour chart. Source: Cointelegraph/TradingView Bitcoin price meets decisive RSI setup Data from Cointelegraph Markets Pro and TradingView showed BTC/USD finding strength during weekend trading. Up 1.5% on the day, Bitcoin edged higher as part of a … Read more

Saylor hints at impending BTC purchase after latest capital raise

Strategy co-founder Michael Saylor hinted at an impending Bitcoin (BTC) purchase after the company raised additional capital this week through its latest preferred stock offering. The executive posted the Sunday Bitcoin chart on X that signals another BTC acquisition the next day — when traditional financial markets open — with the playful message “needs more … Read more

Barack Obama joins Bluesky

Social network Bluesky, an alternative to X built on open source technologies, has scored a big win in terms of attracting notable users to its platform. The company on Sunday confirmed that former president Barack Obama has joined its service. Bluesky OOO Rose Wang replied to a post where someone wondered if the account posting … Read more

Move aside, location — crypto fuels the talent revolution

Opinion by: Nick Denisenko is the chief technology officer and co-founder of Brighty You can’t fight it. Crypto investments and transactions are on the up. The technology is seamless in crossing borders and making international transactions convenient. Many people report this as a reason for choosing to receive payments in crypto. Using cryptocurrency to pay … Read more

Ripple in Time: Is XRP About to Go Parabolic in 2025?

While the wider cryptocurrency market is having to contend with high volatility and widespread uncertainty, XRP appears to be thriving. With the SEC dropping its long-standing appeal against Ripple, could it finally live up to its potential? The Securities and Exchange Commission first opened its lawsuit against Ripple in December 2020 before XRP reached a … Read more

Browser Use, the tool making it easier for AI ‘agents’ to navigate websites, raises $17M

We may not have an agreed-upon definition of AI “agent” yet, but a multitude of startups want to create “agentic” tools to automate various tasks online. One such firm, Browser Use, has attracted a ton of interest from developers and investors thanks to its solution that makes websites more “readable” for AI agents. Browser Use … Read more