Workshop on Energy Transport and Control in Solids and Structures; University of Rome "La Sapienza"; 2010

多年来，在理解结构内的波传播和能量传输机制方面取得了相当大的进展。特别是，出现了新的方法来估计连接在复杂结构中的部件的振动能量吸收，例如潜艇或建筑物内的管道，泵等。近年来，一些研究开始出现在设计系统的方法上，使振动能量可以被引导到结构的特定部分，在那里它可以被捕获和消散，如所希望的那样。可以观察到，其中一些方法的基本原理在纳米材料和物理社区中是共同的，在这些社区中，设计材料来捕获能量或改变光的方向等应用被考虑。本计划拟举办研讨会，邀请来自不同界别从事结构波能输运研究的专家，回顾研究进展、交换意见，并讨论研究需要、方向和机会。特别感兴趣的是复杂结构中跨尺度波传播的进展，先进材料的设计，以及复杂结构中波传播的新方法的发展。研讨会将由罗马大学主办，协办方已与该大学有约。讲习班之前将进行预先准备，包括编写具体的书面材料，这些材料将编成一本书出版分发。

Considerable advances have been made over the years in understanding wave propagation and energy transport mechanisms within structures. In particular, new methods emerged to estimate vibratory energy absorption by components attached within a complex structure, such as pipes, pumps, and such, within a submarine or building. In recent years, several studies started to appear on methods to design systems such that vibratory energy can be channeled to specific parts of the structure where it can be trapped and dissipated, as desired. It is observed that the underlying fundamentals of some of these approaches are common to nano-materials and physics communities, where applications such as designing materials to trap energy or change the direction of light are considered.This project proposes to hold a workshop to bring together experts from different communities working on wave energy transport in structures to review advances, exchange views, and discuss research needs, directions and opportunities. Of particular interest are advances in wave propagation across scales in complex structures, design of advanced materials, and development of new methodologies for wave propagation in complex structures. The workshop will be hosted by the University of Rome La Sapienza where the co-organizer has an appointment. The workshop will be preceded by advanced preparation including preparation of specific written material, which will be compiled in a book form to be published for dissemination.