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Exeter Researchers Unveil Energy-Threatening Rayleigh-Bloch Waves

2/4/2025

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Researchers at the University of Exeter have unveiled the powerful Rayleigh–Bloch waves, capable of unleashing substantial energy that could threaten structures. Their groundbreaking study in *Nature Communications Physics* reveals these waves can be detected at precise high frequencies, paving the way for advancements in communication technology and improved risk assessment in engineering.

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Researchers at the University of Exeter have unveiled the powerful Rayleigh–Bloch waves, capable of unleashing substantial energy that could threaten structures. Their groundbreaking study in *Nature Communications Physics* reveals these waves can be detected at precise high frequencies, paving the way for advancements in communication technology and improved risk assessment in engineering.