Phononics Advance Could Revolutionize Wireless Tech, Making Devices Smaller and More Efficient

Imagine if your earbuds could do everything your smartphone can do already, except better. This seemingly science-fiction scenario may not be so far off, thanks to a new class of synthetic materials that could herald the next revolution in wireless technologies.

Researchers at the University of Arizona Wyant College of Optical Sciences and Sandia National Laboratories have reported a major milestone toward real-world applications based on phononics, which could enable devices to be smaller...