A homogenized model accounting for dispersion, interfaces and source points for transient waves in 1D periodic media

Abstract

A homogenized model is proposed for linear waves in 1D microstructured media. It combines second-order asymptotic homogenization (to account for dispersion) and interface correctors (for transmission from or towards homogeneous media). A new bound on a second-order effective coefficient is proven, ensuring well-posedness of the homogenized model whatever the microstructure. Based on an analogy with existing enriched continua, the evolution equations are reformulated as a dispersive hyperbolic system. The efficiency of the model is illustrated via time-domain numerical simulations. An extension to Dirac source terms is also proposed.