Local-Nonlinearity-Enabled Deep Subdiffraction Control of Acoustic Waves
Diffraction sets a natural limit for the spatial resolution of acoustic wave fields, hindering the generation and recording of object details and manipulation of sound at subwavelength scales. We propose to overcome this physical limit by utilizing nonlinear acoustics. Our findings indicate that, contrary to the commonly utilized cumulative nonlinear effect, it is in fact the local nonlinear effect that is crucial in achieving subdiffraction control of acoustic waves. We theoretically and experimentally demonstrate a deep subwavelength spatial resolution up to λ/38 in the far field at a distance 4.4 times the Rayleigh distance. This Letter represents a new avenue towards deep subdiffraction control of sound, and may have far-reaching impacts on various applications such as acoustic holograms, imaging, communication, and sound zone control.
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| Work Title | Local-Nonlinearity-Enabled Deep Subdiffraction Control of Acoustic Waves |
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| License | In Copyright (Rights Reserved) |
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| Publication Date | December 8, 2023 |
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| Deposited | December 14, 2024 |
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