Coherent acoustic wave generation
US9812117B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 5, 2015 |
| Grant date | Nov 7, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 15, 2035 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG10K11/025
- WIPO fieldChemical engineering
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
An acoustic wave generator including a stack having a plurality of first layers configured to receive electrical and/or magnetic energy and a plurality of second layers configured in contact with the plurality of first layers, the plurality of second layers comprising one or more materials configured to change mechanical properties when electrical and/or magnetic energy is applied thereto. The generator further having at least one source configured in operational communication with the plurality of first layers and configured to supply at least one of phased electrical and/or magnetic energy to the plurality of first layers, wherein the stack is configured to (i) generate phased acoustic energy and (ii) at least one of amplify and store the generated phased acoustic energy in a first state and release said generator acoustic energy in a second state.
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