Researchers tackle collapsing bridges with new technology
Tuesday, April 30, 2013 - 20:00
in Physics & Chemistry
Researchers have proposed a new technology that could divert vibrations away from load-bearing elements of bridges to avoid catastrophic collapses. The “wave bypass” technique has many similarities to those being used by researchers looking to create Harry Potter-style invisibility cloaks, which exploit human-made materials known as metamaterials to bend light around objects.