Acoustic metasurface-based perfect absorber with deep subwavelength thickness

TLDR

Conventional acoustic absorbers require thickness comparable to the wavelength, creating major obstacles for low‑frequency applications. We present a metasurface‑based perfect absorber that achieves total acoustic wave absorption in an extremely low‑frequency region. The absorber consists of a perforated plate with a coiled coplanar air chamber, yielding a deep subwavelength thickness (~λ/223), and its performance was validated by coupled acoustic‑thermodynamic simulations and impedance analysis. The structure demonstrates high efficiency, ultra‑thin thickness, and easy fabrication, indicating significant potential for broad applications.

Abstract

Conventional acoustic absorbers are used to have a structure with a thickness comparable to the working wavelength, resulting in major obstacles in real applications in low frequency range. We present a metasurface-based perfect absorber capable of achieving the total absorption of acoustic wave in an extremely low frequency region. The metasurface possessing a deep subwavelength thickness down to a feature size of ∼λ/223 is composed of a perforated plate and a coiled coplanar air chamber. Simulations based on fully coupled acoustic with thermodynamic equations and theoretical impedance analysis are utilized to reveal the underlying physics and the acoustic performances, showing an excellent agreement. Our realization should have an high impact on amount of applications due to the extremely thin thickness, easy fabrication, and high efficiency of the proposed structure.