Abstract
Coupled resonance enables many intriguing physical phenomena, leading to wave control and sensing. This review discusses fundamental understanding of coupled resonance by providing detailed comparison between lumped parameter-based models including coupled mode theory (CMT) and harmonic oscillator model (HOM). While reviewing recent progress in research concerning coupled resonance, emerging research areas related to coupled resonance are discussed.
1 Introduction
Resonance phenomena are universal, which are observed for all different types of systems based on vibrations or waves, concerning mechanical resonance, acoustic resonance, electromagnetic resonance and etc []. Resonance enables small periodic excitation to produce large amplitude oscillations when the excitation frequency matches with a natural frequency of the system (i.e., resonance frequency). Therefore, such resonant systems lead to many intriguing applications for wave sensing and wave control []. Particularly, resonant sensors having amplified responses at resonance provide high sensitivity and accuracy while effectively rejecting ambient noises. Moreover, amplified oscillation energy at resonance can be converted into other type of useful energy (e.g., electricity) [–]. On top of energy amplification, resonance causes abrupt phase change with respect to the resonance frequency, allowing wave interference for wave cancellation []. For example, resonant oscillation can counteract unwanted reflection for wave absorption [–].
Resonant metamaterials permit subwavelength unit structures for compact design while enabling unprecedented control of waves [], which is based on effective parameters such as negative mass density, negative bulk modulus [], or doubly negative mass density and bulk modulus [, ]. Intriguing phenomena include negative refraction [], cloaking [, ] and super-lensing []. Also, other interesting features demonstrated with resonant structures are sound tunneling (bull’s eye) [], and extreme impedance matching between media having large mismatch [–].
To increase the coverage area or maximize the interaction between wave and resonators, multiple resonators are implemented. Coupled resonances enable a rich of interesting physics such an exceptional point (EP) in non-Hermitian systems [, ], Fano resonance [], electromagnetically-induced transparency (EIT) [], and Rabi splitting []. These various resonance phenomena are realized depending on the coupling strength relative to the leakage (or loss) rate. The coupling strength characterizes energy exchange between the constituent resonators while the leakage (loss) rate describes the energy leakage (loss) in each resonator. To investigate the characteristics of the coupled resonators, these system parameters (coupling strength, leakage and loss rates), as lumped parameters, are used in lumped parameter-based models such as coupled mode theory (CMT) [, ] and harmonic oscillator model (HOM) [, ]. The lumped parameters used in these models permit to intuitively classify physical phenomena, although other approaches including impedance analysis [], transfer matrix [], and scattering matrix [] have been widely used to characterize overall system performance.
In this review, fundamental aspects of resonance and resonant coupling are discussed in the context of lumped parameter-based models such as HOM and CMT. The lumped parameter models are thoroughly compared and the analytical formulas of the lumped parameters are summarized for simple cases. Based on such fundamental understanding, various interesting resonance phenomena are investigated, but our discussion mainly focuses on critical coupling, exceptional point, and Fano resonance. Lastly, emerging research areas concerning resonant coupling are investigated for diverse systems having non-local coupling, non-reciprocal coupling, and time-modulated interaction.
2 Theory
Acoustic resonators enable the localization of energy spatially and the amplification of acoustic energy at resonance. There are three representative resonators such as Helmholtz, quarter-wavelength, and membrane-type resonators, as illustrated in Figure 1A. These resonators can be modeled as a spring-mass system (i.e., harmonic oscillator). With and without intrinsic damping, they can be lossy and lossless resonators. The acoustic resonators promote flexibility in various designs by often implementing a space-coiled approach [–]. Also, Mie scattering resonators are constructed by using a plurality of resonators integrated into a subwavelength scatterer, exhibiting higher order resonance modes [].
FIGURE 1
Acoustic devices consisting of a finite number of resonators (e.g., linear or circular array) control incident acoustic waves or maximize interaction with acoustic waves, as shown in Figures 1B,C. Such coupled systems are manifested as superscattering [–] and purcell effect []. Moreover, periodic acoustic resonators composed of unit cells are widely employed for various scenarios (Figures 1D,E), although such a system should be truncated to a finite number of resonators in a realistic situation. Acoustic devices having periodic resonators are much larger than the wavelength such that they are treated as a system having an infinite number of resonators. The unit cell can contain single or multiple resonators. Acoustic resonators in a waveguide are highly related to duct systems, as illustrated in Figures 1F,G. These resonators in a waveguide are regarded as the same as the periodic systems (Figures 1D,E) when the width of the waveguide (period in periodic resonators) is smaller than the wavelength. Because of this similarity, the periodic systems can be characterized by testing a unit device in a waveguide (or impedance tube).
Various intriguing phenomena are enabled by coupled resonances, which can be analytically characterized by approaches using lumped parameters. These approaches include the harmonic oscillator model (HOM) and coupled-mode theory (CMT). Such lumped parameter-based approaches provide physical insights into resonance coupling between a resonator and waves or resonators. Both HOM and CMT are systematically discussed and compared. In addition, coupling rate and leakage rate, essential lumped parameters used for HOM and CMT, are characterized for a simple case, providing a tangible sense of coupled systems.
2.1 Coupled harmonic oscillator model
The coupled equations of motion is represented by [].where x is the displacement, m is the mass, k is the stiffness, Γ is the leakage rate, Δ is the intrinsic loss, K is the resonance coupling, F is the force, and the subscript 1 (2) indicates the resonator 1 (2). Here, coupling of the two resonators is described by the damping matrix having the off-diagonal term (K). Resonance coupling can be also characterized by the stiffness matrix having the off-diagonal term (stiffness coupling, Q or q = Q/m).
For e−iωt and no external forces (F1(2) = 0), eigenvalues and eigenvectors are determined fromwhere γ = Γ/m, δ = Δ/m, κ = K/m, . The units of γ, δ, and κ are given as 1/s. The quadratic eigenvalue problem of Eq. 2 is solved to find scalar eigenvalues.
To gain insight from Eq. 2 and compare it with CMT, we assume operating frequencies close to the resonance frequencies. With the assumption of ω1 ≈ ω and ω2 ≈ ω, Eq. 2 is approximated as [].
The 2 × 2 Hamiltonian is expressed bywhere κ′ = −iκ. For two resonators having stiffness coupling (q = Q/m), κ′ is given by κ′ = q/ω1(2).
2.2 Coupled mode theory
For two resonators, coupled-mode equations in the time domain are represented by [].where a is the mode amplitude ( is the resonant mode energy) and . The CMT is validated for weak coupling (i.e., ω1(2) ≫ γ1(2), κ).
With a1(2) ∝ e−iωt, the Hamiltonian is represented by
It is found that Eq. 6 is identical to Eq. 4 of HOM with the approximation. The eigenvalues of this Hamiltonian are where ξ = (γ1 + δ1 + γ2 + δ2)/2 and χ = α + iβ with α = (ω1 − ω2)/2 and β = (γ1 + δ1 − γ2 − δ2). Although the Hamiltonian matrices of CMT and HOM are exactly the same, the definitions of γ and κ can be slightly different because a1(2) of CMT and x1(2) of HOM represent the mode amplitude and the displacement, respectively. This will be discussed in the following section.
2.3 HOM versus CMT
The two models can be used to describe any coupled resonators. From Eqs 1, 5, it is noted that HOM is expressed by the second order differential equation whereas CMT is characterized with the first time derivative. For a single resonator having no intrinsic loss (δ = 0), the equations of motion and mode amplitude for HOM and CMT are described respectively by
Here, f is given by F/m (N/kg) and f′ is set to be αf/ω0 so as to compare the two models in the same units. γ′ is given by αγ, as the leakage rate of CMT is adjusted from that of HOM. For α = 1, γ′ = γ. Figure 2 shows a comparison between the two models for two damping values γ = 0.03ω0 and 0.3ω0. For a low leakage rate of γ = 0.03ω0 and no adjustment (γ = γ′), HOS shows a significant difference from CMT, as shown in Figure 2A. With a proper adjustment of α = 0.5, CMT exhibits an excellent agreement with HOS []. This indicates , and such a difference is explained by CMT being constructed by the mode amplitude while HOM by the displacement. For a high leakage rate of γ = 0.3ω0, CMT considerably deviates from HOM even with an optimum adjustment of α = 0.5, as shown in Figure 2B. This comparison indicates that CMT is only valid for a relatively low leakage rate, as this is assumed when CMT is derived.
FIGURE 2
The two models are further compared for coupled resonators. The eigenvalues of two resonators are calculated, as the real part of the eigenvalues is plotted as a function of the coupling rate κ in Figures 2C,D. For simplicity, the coupled system consists of lossless and lossy resonators having identical resonance frequency (ω1 = ω2) and reciprocal stiffness coupling (Q1 = Q2 = Q). While CMT uses and , HOM solves the quadratic eigenvalue problem without any approximation. For low damping (γ = 0.03ω0), the CMT result matches well with the HOM result, as plotted in Figure 2C. The eigenvalues collapse when , which is consistent with typical exception point condition. Such a good agreement between CMT and HOM is not guaranteed for high damping (γ = 0.3ω0), as shown in Figure 2D. Note that in addition to the disagreement, the eigenvalues of HOM do not collapse although ω1 = ω2. We find that for high damping, the eigenvalue coalescence in HOM occurs for a de-tuned resonance of Δω = |ω1 − ω2| = 0.01ω0.
This indicates that CMT is a good approximation for relatively low dampings. Although CMT-based results deviate from those of HOM for relatively high damping, CMT provides an physical insight into the coupled system. The lumped parameters used in CMT enable us to explicitly compare the damping rates with the coupling rate characterizing the coupling between the constituent resonators.
2.4 Radiation leakage rate and coupling rate
The radiation leakage Γ (=mγ) is related to interaction between Resonator 1 (area S1) and radiated waves by oscillating Resonator 1 (velocity U0), which is characterized by complex leakage rate given by . The radiation leakage Γ is represented as a unit (kg/s). Here, is the leakage rate while with ma being the added mass. This added mass leads to increased effective mass (me = m + ma) and has something to do with end correction in Helmholtz resonators. Similarly, the coupling rate K (=mκ) between resonators (S1 and S2) is expressed by , where the radiated pressure waves from Resonator 1 (S1) are integrated to Resonator 2 (S2), i.e., . The imaginary part of induces the resonance frequency change. The radiation leakage and coupling rates are numerically calculated. For some simple cases, these parameters can be analytically determined.
2.4.1 Free field
For 2D cases, and are analytically calculated, as shown in Eq. 3(a). For a single resonator (width: s) on a semi-infinite rigid body, the complex leakage rate is given by [
Both leakage rate and coupling rate are derived from the two-dimensional dipole Rayleigh integral. As plotted in Figure 3B, the complex leakage rate is calculated as a function of the resonator width (s). The real part of the leakage rate increases with s while the imaginary part saturates and decreases for larger s. Moreover, the coupling rate is plotted as a function of d, exhibiting a decrease in |κ| with increasing d while circling the origin, as shown in Figure 3C.
FIGURE 3

Physical understanding of leakage and coupling rate. (A) Coupled resonator in a free field. (B) Leakage rate for different sizes (S) in a free field [
2.4.2 Waveguide
For a single resonator (width s) in a 1D waveguide (1 port) having a width of D, the complex leakage rate is given by [
3 Physical concepts related to coupled resonance
3.1 Critical coupling
Coupling in a single resonator occurs between the resonator and wave (surrounding), as illustrated in Figure 4A. Such coupling is characterized as leakage rate (γ). In this case, three different coupling regimes are realized depending on leakage rate (γ) relative to loss rate (δ): critical coupling, under-coupling (γ < δ), and over-coupling (γ > δ), as summarized in Figure 4C. The critical coupling states that the leakage rate (γ) should be balanced with the intrinsic loss (δ) [
FIGURE 4

Coupling in resonator systems. (A) Coupling between a resonator and environment. (B) Coupling between two resonators. (C) Different coupling regimes in (A), exhibiting critical coupling (γ = δ), under-coupling (γ < δ), and over-coupling (γ > δ). (D) Weak coupling regimes in (B) (κ < |γ1 + δ1| or κ < |γ2 + δ2|) showing EIT and Fano resonance. (E) Strong coupling regimes in (B) (κ > |γ1 + δ1| and κ > |γ2 + δ2|) demonstrating exceptional points.
This condition leads to perfect absorption, which can be readily proved from CMT. The mode amplitude of a single resonator is given byThus, the absorption (A) is expressed by . At resonance (ω = ω0), A is represented by and is maximized to A = 1 when γ = δ.
The critical coupling condition is discussed for various cases, as shown in Figure 5. For a single subwavelength resonator in a free field (Figures 5A,B), absorption is characterized by absorption cross section (σabs) defined by the absorbed power (Pabs) relative to the incident power (Pinc), i.e., . For two dimensional (2D) space, the absorption cross section is defined as a length [
FIGURE 5

Critical coupling for acoustic absorption. Single resonators in a free field with a backing surface (A) and free field (B). Single resonators in waveguides for one-port (C) and two-port systems (D). Dual resonators in a waveguide for loss/lossless (E) and loss/loss (F). (G) Absorption cross section spectra for (A) and (B). (H) Absorption spectra for (C) and (D). Adapt (G) from Ref. [
The critical coupling enables perfect absorption for a single resonator placed in the middle of a waveguide, as illustrated in Figures 5C,D. The one-port system (Figure 5C) shows unity absorption for δc = γw,0 with whereas the two-port system (Figure 5D) exhibits 0.5 absorption even for the critical coupling due to the radiation symmetry, as shown in Figure 5H (reproduced from Ref. [
The critical coupling condition is further discussed for two resonators in two-port systems, as illustrated in Figures 5E,F. When the two resonators have asymmetric losses (i.e., lossy upstream and lossless downstream resonators), the perfect absorption and critical coupling condition are similar to those of the single resonator in a one-port system (Figure 5C). This is because the downstream resonator functions as a reflector. On the other hand, two resonators having symmetric losses show perfect absorption when the waveguide width (or period) is close to the wavelength at resonance (λ0) and the distance between the resonators is much smaller than the wavelength.
For perfect resonant absorption, the critical coupling is widely used and it is readily realized by either adjusting leakage rate or intrinsic loss [
FIGURE 6

Critical coupling for perfect sound absorption. (A) Coupled resonator in a one-port system. (B) Critical coupling conditon. (C) Perfect sound absorption of the resonator system (A). (D) Coupled resonators composed of loss/lossless in a two-port system. (E) Corresponding absorption spectra. (F) Sound absorption and fluid-flow (ventilation) control. (G) Coupled resonators consisting of loss/loss in two-port system. (H) Absorption spectra for different period. (I) Monopole and dipole resonance enabled by a certain period (d = 0.14 m). Reprint (A–C) from Ref. [
Perfect absorption was realized in two-port systems using resonance degeneracy with coupled resonators in a unit cell [
Two identical resonators having symmetric losses in a two port system show perfect absorption for a relatively large period (or space between unit devices). Such an interesting characteristic was confirmed using coupled resonators, as illustrated in Figure 6G [
3.2 Coupled resonators in open field
A finite number of coupled resonators exhibit intriguing wave scattering and absorption characteristics, as summarized in Figure 7. Coupled resonators of asymmetric intrinsic losses show different absorption cross section spectra for opposite incidences [
FIGURE 7

Coupled resonators in open field. (A) Asymmetric absorption scattering. (B) Corresponding absorption scattering cross section spectra. (C) Coupled resonators-based acoustic direction sensor. (D) Acoustic power spectra in each resonator of the direction sensor. (E) Coupled resonators for acoustic superscattering. (F) Scattering cross section spectra of the superscatter. Reprint (A,B) from Ref. [
From the directional characteristics of the coupled resonators (Figure 7A), coupled resonators can be used for sensing the direction of incoming waves [
Multiple resonators within a subwavelength scatterer induce relatively strong coupling, which increases interaction between an incident wave and the resonators [
3.3 Exceptional point and rabi splitting
Coupling between resonators is illustrated in Figure 4B. Various coupling phenomena are observed depending on coupling rate relative to leakage (or loss) rate, as shown in Figures 4D,E. Exceptional point states that coupling strength between the coupled resonators is balanced with the loss difference, leading to the eigenvalue coalescence. From Eq. 6, the eigenfrequencies of the coupled resonators are given bywhere Δω = ω2 − ω1 and Δ(γ + δ) = γ2 + δ2 − (γ1 + δ1). Here, the two eigenvalues coalesce if the square-root term in Eq. 14 becomes zero. For a real and reciprocal coupling (κ1 = κ2 = κ), the EP occurs when Δω = 0 and 2κ = |Δ(γ + δ)|. From Eq. 14, assuming a purely imaginary coupling with being the real value, exceptional points arise for and Δ(γ + δ) = 0 [
To consider a more general case where the coupling strength (κ) is a complex value, EP conditions are characterized in two cavity resonators coupled via a thin channel, as illustrated in Figure 8A. The complex coupling strength (κ) is defined by a length of the channel (l), which is given by κ = κ0exp (iθ) = κ0 [cos(θ) + i sin(θ)] with and κ0 being the constant real value. The bottom panel of Figure 8A show a complex coupling strength depending on the phase angle of θ. Here, specific cases are highlighted by the symbols: star symbols for pure imaginary coupling, hexagon symbols for pure real coupling, blue shade for the first and third quadrants, and red shade for the second and fourth quadrants. The square-root terms of these specific cases are plotted as a function of Δω and ΔΓ(=Δ(γ + δ)) in Figures 8B–E for reciprocal coupling (κ1 = κ2 = κ0 = 0.01ω0). Δω and ΔΓ are normalized to ω0. EP corresponds to the zero of the square-root term (marked as red circles). For pure real κ (e.g., l ≪ λ), EP is realized for no detuning (Δω = 0) and ΔΓ = 2κ0 = 0.02ω0 in Figure 8B. Also, for pure imaginary κ (e.g., l = λ/4), EP is observed for considerable resonance detuning Δω = ±0.02ω0 without unbalanced loss (i.e., ΔΓ = 0), as shown in Figure 8C. Interestingly, for Re(κ) ≠ 0 and Im(κ) ≠ 0 in Figures 8D,E, EP conditions require both resonance detuning (Δω ≠ 0) and unbalanced loss (ΔΓ < 0.02ω0). Note that Δω > 0 is for the first and third quadrants while Δω < 0 is for the second and fourth quadrants.
FIGURE 8

Exceptional point in coupled resonators. (A) Coupled cavity resonators having the complex coupling strength (κ) and κ = κ0exp (iθ). (B) Square-root term for θ = π/4 + nπ. The red circle indicates the condition (ΔΓ and Δω) for the zero square-root term. (C) Pure imaginary coupling (θ = π/2 + nπ). (D)π/4 + nπ(E) 3π/4 + nπ.
Non-Hermitian physics and multiple exceptional points are systematically studied for two-state and higher-order systems, as shown in Figure 9A [
FIGURE 9

Exceptional point in coupled resonator system. (A) Exceptional point of two cavity resonators in a closed system. (B) acoustic spectra for varying loss. (C) Higher-order exceptional point. (D) Exceptional point for unidirectional zero reflection. Reflection spectra from one incidence (E) and the opposite direction (F). (G) EP-based duct silencer for perfect absorption. (H) Absorption spectra for different damping exhibiting absorption peak collapse. (I) Representative absorption spectra. Reprint (A–C) from Ref. [
EPs are observed in a bianisotropic system comprising of three thin plates and two lossy regions in between [
In addition to the unidirectional wave control, EP enables perfect sound absorption of coupled resonators in a duct [
3.4 Fano resonance in weakly coupling regime
A Fano resonance, exhibiting an asymmetric line-shape, occurs when a discrete localized state is coupled to a continuum of states [
For such a week coupling regime, when two resonators have the identical resonance frequency ω1 = ω2 so that Fano resonance (i.e., interference) happens for q = 0, the high transmission occurs at ω1 = ω2. This spectral lineshape is known as electromagnetically induced transparency (EIT), as illustrated in Figure 4D. Of course, two resonators having similar bandwidths may show EIT for ω1 ≠ ω2 by demonstrating destructive interference and consequently high transmission at a frequency between ω1 and ω2.
Figure 10 shows different cases demonstrating Fano resonances. First, Fano resonances are observed for non-resonant background scattering in free field (Figure 10A) and waveguide (Figure 10B). The reduced scattering is seen for a circular scatterer having a Helmholtz resonator in Figure 10E. The non-resonant background scattering (corresponding to the circular scatterer without resonance) is represented as the dashed line. Similarly, non-resonant background scattering is introduced in a waveguide, as shown in Figure 10F. The near-zero reflection is observed at a frequency before the resonance. Also, the background scattering can be induced by a resonator in a waveguide, as long as the response of the resonator slowly varies. This case is illustrated in Figures 10C,D for different configurations. These dual-resonator systems are slightly different in terms of excitation. In Figure 10C, only one of the resonators is excited whereas both resonators are excited in Figure 10D. Resulting reflection spectra for both systems are similar, promoting zero reflection between two resonance frequencies.
FIGURE 10

Different types of Fano resonances. (A) Resonant scatterer having non-resonant background scattering and resonant scattering (fr) in a free field.(B) Resonator and non-resonant scatterer in a waveguide. (C) Dual resonators in a waveguide having a resonant background scattering (fr2) and a narrow band resonant scattering (fr1). Only the resonator having background scattering is excited (f1 = 0 and f2 ≠ 0). (D) Dual resonators stacked along the waveguide. Both resonators are excited (f1 ≠ 0 and f2 ≠ 0). (E) Scattering spectrum with a background scattering spectrum (dashed line) in a resonant scatterer (A). (F) Reflection spectra of the system (B). (G) Reflection spectra of the system (C). (H) Reflection spectra of the system (D).
Fano resonance is implemented in a waveguide for reducing transmission, as shown in Figure 11A and B [
FIGURE 11

Fano resonance in coupled resonators. (A) Fano resonance-based Duct silencer. (B) Transmission spectra of each contribution. (C) Dual Fano resonance by Mie resonators supporting two-type monopole resonances (D) and (E) corresponding transmission spectra. (F) Topological Fano resonance. (G) Robust Fano resonance with and without disorder. Reprint (A,B) from Ref. [
Dual-band Fano resonances are realized by artificial Mie resonances [
Although Fano resonance has shown promise in sensing applications, it is difficult to construct such a system due to geometrical imperfection. To address this challenge, Fano resonance is combined with 1D topological insulator, demonstrating robust topological Fano resonance [
Fano resonance between resonators also demonstrates asymmetrical spectral line-shape for reflection, as illustrated in Figures 10G,H. For transmission, such Fano resonance between resonators are typically discussed as acoustically induced transparency (AIT) [
3.5 Emerging research based on coupled resonators
Traditional coupling phenomena have been further considered with emerging physical concepts such as time modulation of physical properties, non-local interaction (long-range coupling), and non-reciprocity, as shown in Figure 12. As illustrated in Figure 12A, the 3D metamaterial having non-local effects is based on the long-range coupling being stronger than the nearest-neighbor coupling [
FIGURE 12

Emerging research using coupled resonators. (A) Long-range coupling in coupled resonators. (B) Non-local oddities by the long-range coupling. (C) Asymmetric resonant coupling in cavity resonators. (D) Winding number in nonreciprocal nearest-neighbor coupling. (E) nonreciprocal long-range coupling. (F) Time modulated resonance coupling. (G) Resonance modulation. (H) Nonreciprocal wave transmission for the forward (blue) and backward (red) directions. Reprint (A,B) from Ref. [
Resonance coupling is controlled by implementing an additional coupling through an external circuit, enabling non-reciprocal resonance coupling [
Time-modulated resonators enable interesting coupling behaviors which cannot be observed in traditional resonators [
4 Conclusions and outlook
Coupled resonators are considered as a fundamental building block, enabling effective wave control and sensing. Among several theoretical frameworks characterizing coupled resonance phenomena, the lumped parameter-based models have many advantages by reducing the complicate description of physical systems to a few key physical parameters capturing essential physical characteristics. First, such models are simple but very intuitive by permitting explicit description of coupling strength, which is one of critical parameters dictating interaction between constituent resonators. Also, the explicit coupling strength can be compared with other key parameters such as the leakage rate and intrinsic loss, consequently allowing estimation of the overall system characteristics. After thorough comparison between two representative lumped parameter-based models, various coupled resonance phenomena are discussed, including critical coupling, Fano resonance, and exceptional point.
While having many advantages, the lumped parameter-based models also have disadvantages, requiring ardours extraction of constituent lumped parameters through separate simulation or parameter fitting. Since other physical parameters describing the systems are lumped to a few representative parameters, knowledge of how these lumped parameters are correlated to other physical parameters is often more important. In this sense, lumped parameter-based models are complementary with other theoretical frameworks without using lumped parameters.
For perfect absorption, one can design and optimize an absorber without realizing the critical coupling. Instead, if the absorber exhibits perfect absorption, one claims that the critical coupling must be satisfied. As long as the leakage rate is balanced with the intrinsic loss, the perfect absorption is enabled by multiple optimum solutions. By increasing the leakage rate and intrinsic loss simultaneously, broadband perfect absorbers are constructed [
For wave sensing, Fano resonance is a great choice due to its sharp spectral line shape, exhibiting high sensing sensitivity. However, such high sensitivity realized in Fano resonance poses challenges in constructing Fano resonance-based sensing systems. Fano resonance in combination with Topological insulators greatly improve system robustness [
As discussed by introducing the emerging research, metamaterial research based on coupled resonance continues to evolve in a way that enables design of exotic coupling between resonators or resonant modes without any restrictions imposed by the physical distance and reciprocity. For example, resonance coupling can be established through a closed-loop control system, which is composed of a sensor, actuator, and autonomous controllers preprogrammed to define a transfer function between the sensor and actuator [
Recently, research on optical metamaterials has advanced to implement synthetic dimensions [
Although coupled resonators are a promising platform for wave sensing, resonance-based sensing approaches perturb their measurement and create considerable wave scattering [
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Summary
Keywords
coupled resonance, exceptional points, critical coupling, PT symmetry, Fano resonance
Citation
Lee T, Li X, Yu Z, Nomura T, Dede EM and Iizuka H (2022) Coupled acoustic resonance for wave control and sensing. Front. Phys. 10:998253. doi: 10.3389/fphy.2022.998253
Received
19 July 2022
Accepted
26 September 2022
Published
12 October 2022
Volume
10 - 2022
Edited by
Xiaoming Zhou, Beijing Institute of Technology, China
Reviewed by
Mandeep Singh, National Institute of Technology, Karnataka, India
Defei Liao, Sonix Inc., United States
Dingjie Suo, Beijing Institute of Technology, China
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