Mid-Air Single-Sided Acoustic Levitation in High-Pressure Regions of Zero-Order Bessel Beams

Abstract

Acoustic levitation enables non-contact manipulation using sound waves. While conventional methods entrap particles at pressure nodes (zero-pressure region surrounded by high-pressure), we demonstrate stable acoustic levitation and translation in mid-air within a high-pressure axial core of a single-sided zero-order Bessel beam for the first time. The trap operates at a long working distance, up to 397 mm ($46.6 \lambda$), supports simultaneous multi-particle levitation, and maintains stability over obstacles. Our work establishes a new paradigm for single-sided acoustic manipulation in mid-air.