Symmetry/Asymmetry in Metamaterials
A special issue of Symmetry (ISSN 2073-8994). This special issue belongs to the section "Engineering and Materials".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 January 2026 | Viewed by 17
Special Issue Editors
Interests: elastic/acoustic metamaterial and metasurface; noise and vibration isolation/absorption
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
This Special Issue explores the fascinating and evolving roles of symmetry and asymmetry in the design and behavior of metamaterials. Metamaterials, engineered to possess unique properties not found in natural materials, rely heavily on their structural geometry and material composition to achieve extraordinary physical effects, such as negative refraction, cloaking, and advanced wave manipulation. The symmetry or asymmetry of these materials plays a crucial role in determining their performance and functionality, influencing key areas such as wave propagation, energy absorption, and mechanical/optical properties.
Asymmetric metamaterials, in particular, offer new opportunities for controlling wave behaviors in unconventional ways, leading to innovations in fields like vibration control, acoustic management, and electromagnetic manipulation. By breaking traditional symmetries, asymmetric designs can create tailored responses to external stimuli, leading to enhanced performance in energy harvesting, sensing, and structural engineering applications.
This Special Issue brings together cutting-edge research that examines the theoretical foundations, practical implementations, and potential applications of both symmetric and asymmetric metamaterials. Contributions address the latest advances in metamaterial design, including novel fabrication techniques, optimization methods, and computational models, as well as their integration into real-world systems. Topics of interest include but are not limited to the design of novel metamaterial structures, the manipulation of wave propagation through symmetry-breaking techniques, and the development of new materials that exploit these effects for practical engineering solutions.
Overall, this Special Issue aims to provide a comprehensive overview of how symmetry and asymmetry influence metamaterials, offering insights into their potential for driving innovation across a wide range of scientific and engineering disciplines.
Dr. Liyun Cao
Prof. Dr. Yifan Zhu
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- metamaterial
- metasurface
- phononic crystals
- symmetry/asymmetry design and behavior
- elastic wave propagation
- noise and vibration isolation/absorption
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