Advancing Acoustic Sensing: Topological Approaches at the 186th ASA Meeting

At the 186th Meeting of the Acoustical Society of America, held alongside Acoustics Week in Canada from May 13–17, 2024, in Ottawa, Ontario, researchers gathered to explore the latest breakthroughs in acoustic science. Among the distinguished presentations, an invited talk by K. Runge and P. Deymier introduced a novel approach to topological acoustic sensing using the geometric phase. This approach is particularly promising for applications requiring high sensitivity and resilience to environmental disturbances, such as structural health monitoring and underwater acoustics. The 186th ASA Meeting continues to be a crucial forum for cutting-edge research, bringing together experts from diverse fields to drive innovation in acoustics and wave science.