Yangbo Xie
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About
Yangbo Xie is a rising leader in the field of acoustic metamaterials and wave physics, with a particular focus on designing compact, functional devices that manipulate sound in unprecedented ways. His most cited work introduces a groundbreaking compact acoustic retroreflector, a device that efficiently reroutes incoming acoustic signals directly back toward their source. By leveraging gradient refractive index metamaterials built from Archimedean spiral structures, Xie demonstrated a practical, miniaturized version of a mirrored Luneburg lens, achieving near-perfect retroreflection with minimal scattering. This innovation has garnered 71 citations and represents a significant step forward in acoustic sensing, imaging, and communication. Beyond this flagship study, Xie’s research spans the broader realm of metamaterial-based wave control, including wave focusing, cloaking, and asymmetric transmission. His work is distinguished by its elegant fusion of theoretical insight and experimental realization, often yielding devices that are both physically intuitive and technologically viable. For students and researchers, Yangbo Xie exemplifies how creative engineering of subwavelength structures can unlock new frontiers in acoustics, with potential applications ranging from sonar systems to non-destructive testing.
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- 1Compact acoustic retroreflector based on a mirrored Luneburg lens71 citations · 2018