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Acoustic metamaterials


Highfield Campus



Building: 85 | Life Sciences

Room: Foyer

Age suitable for:
  • 7 - 11 years-old
  • 11 - 14 years-old
  • 14 - 16 years-old
  • 16 - 18 years-old
  • 18+ years-old


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We demonstrate acoustic metamaterials (AMM) as a lightweight and compact solution for low-frequency sound insulation.

You will observe how different materials transmit sound transmitted inside a demo box.

You will compare metamaterials with conventional treatments and materials with different masses.

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