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CHAPTER 1
INTRODUCTION
1.1 THE ELECTROMAGNETIC SPECTRUM
The electromagnetic spectrum as shown in the Fig 1.1 is the range of all possible frequencies of
electromagnetic radiation. The "electromagnetic spectrum" of an object is the characteristic
distribution of electromagnetic radiation emitted or absorbed by that particular object.
The electromagnetic spectrum extends from low frequencies used for modern radio to gamma
radiation at the short-wavelength end, covering wavelengths from thousands of kilometers down
to a fraction of the size of an atom. The long wavelength limit is the size of the universe itself,
while it is thought that the short wavelength limit is in the vicinity of the Planck length, although
in principle the spectrum is infinite and continuous.
Some physicists pretend that light consists of tiny particles which they call photons. They travel
at the speed of light. The speed of light is about 300,000,000 meters per second. When they hit
something they might bounce off, go right through or get absorbed. What happens is depends
on a bit and how much energy they have. If they bounce off something and then go into eye will
cause to see the things they have bounced off. Some things like glass and Perspex will let them
go through. These materials are transparent. Black objects absorb the photons so it results not be
able to see black things. This is the problem has to be sorted out. These poor old physicists get a
little bit confused when they try to explain why some photons go through a leaf, some are
reflected, and some are absorbed. They say that it is because they have different amounts of
energy.
Other physicists pretend that light is made of waves. These physicists measure the length of the
waves and this helps them to explain what happens when light hits and leaves. The light with the
longest wavelength (red) is absorbed by the green stuff (chlorophyll) in the leaves. There is green
light, this is allowed to pass right through or is reflected. (Indigo and violet have shorter
wavelengths than blue light.)
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Fig 1.1: Electromagnetic spectrum
It is easy to explain some of the properties of light by pretending that it is made of tiny particles
called photons and it is easy to explain other properties of light by pretending that it is some kind
of wave.
The visible spectrum is just one small part of the electromagnetic spectrum. These
electromagnetic waves are made up of two parts. The first part is an electric field. The second
part is a magnetic field. So they are called as electromagnetic waves. The two fields are at right
angles to each other.
1.2 MICROWAVE REGION
Microwaves are good for transmitting information from one place to another because microwave
energy can penetrate haze, light rain and snow, clouds, and smoke.
Shorter microwaves are used in remote sensing. These microwaves are used for clouds and
smoke, these waves are good for viewing the Earth from space Microwave waves are used in the
communication industry and in the kitchen as a way to cook foods. Microwave radiation is still
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associated with energy levels that are usually considered harmless except for people with pace
makers.
The frequency selection is another important aspect in transmission. Here we are going to use the
S band of the Microwave Spectrum, which lies between 2-4GHz.We have selected the license
free 2.45 GHz ISM band for our purpose. The Industrial, Scientific and Medical (ISM) radio
bands were originally reserved internationally for non-commercial use of RF electromagnetic
fields for industrial, scientific and medical purposes. In recent years they have also been used for
license-free error-tolerant communications applications such as wireless LANs and Bluetooth.
Frequency range
⢠L Band l to 2 GHz
⢠S Band 2 to 4 GHz
⢠C Band 4 to 8 GHz
⢠X Band 8 to 12 GHz
⢠K11 Band 12 to 18 GHz
⢠K Band 18 to 26 GHz
⢠Ka Band 26 to 40 GHz.
⢠Q Band 30 to 50 GHz
⢠U Band 40 to 60 GHz
⢠V Band 46 to 56 GHz
⢠W Band 56 to 100 GHz
The S band of the Microwave Spectrum is useful for wireless charging.
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Fig1.2 Microwave region
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CHAPTER 2
LITERATURE SURVEY
Wireless charging is any of several methods of charging batteries without the use of cables or
device-specific AC adaptors. Wireless charging can be used for a wide variety of devices
including cell phones, laptop computers and MP3 players as well as larger objects, such as robots
and electric cars.
2.1 DIFFERENT TYPES OF WIRELESS CHARGING
The different types of wireless charging are:
⢠Inductive charging,
⢠radio charging
⢠Resonance charging.
2.1.1 INDUCTIVE CHARGING
It is used for charging mid-sized items such as cell phones, MP3 players and PDAs. In inductive
charging, an adapter equipped with contact points is attached to the device's back plate. When
the device requires a charge, it is placed on a conductive charging pad, which is plugged into a
socket.
Inductive charging carries a far lower risk of electrical shock, when compared with conductive
charging, because there are no exposed conductors. The ability to fully enclose the charging
connection also makes the approach attractive where water impermeability is required; for
instance, inductive charging is used for implanted medical devices that require periodic or even
constant external power, and for electric hygiene devices, such as toothbrushes and shavers, that
are frequently used near or even in water. Inductive charging makes charging mobile devices
more convenient; rather than having to connect a power cable, the device can be placed on a
charge plate.
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One disadvantage of inductive charging is its lower efficiency and increased ohmic (resistive)
heating in comparison to direct contact. Implementations using lower frequencies or older drive
technologies charge more slowly and generate heat for most portable electronics, [excitation
needed] the technology-is nonetheless commonly used in some electric toothbrushes and
wet/dry electric shavers, partly for the advantage that the battery contacts can be completely
sealed to prevent exposure to water. Inductive charging also requires drive electronics and coils
that increase manufacturing complexity and cost.
2.1.2 RADIO CHARGING
It is used for charging items with small batteries and low power requirements, such as watches,
hearing aids, medical implants, cell phones, MP3 players and wireless keyboard and mice. Radio
waves are already in use to transmit and receive cellular telephone, television, radio and Wi-Fi
signals. Wireless radio charging works similarly. A transmitter, plugged into a socket, generates
radio waves. When the receiver attached to the device is set to the same frequency as the
transmitter, it will charge the device's battery.
2.1.3 RESONANCE CHARGING
It is used for items that require large amounts of power, such as an electric car, robot, vacuum
cleaner or laptop computer. In resonance charging, a copper coil attached to a power source is
the sending unit. Another coil, attached to the device to be charged, is the receiver. Both coils are
tuned to the same electromagnetic frequency, which makes it possible for energy to be
transferred from one to the other. The method works over short distances (3-5 meters).
The idea of wireless power transmission is not new. In 1899, Nikola Tesla wirelessly transmitted
100 million volts of electricity 26 miles to light 200 bulbs and run an electric motor.
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CHAPTER 3
MICROWAVE MOBILE CHARGER
3.1OVERVIEW
With mobile phones becoming a basic part of life, the recharging of mobile phone batteries has
always been a problem. The mobile phones vary in their talk time and battery standby according
to their manufacturer and batteries. All these phones irrespective of their manufacturer and
batteries have to be put to recharge after the battery has drained out. The main objective of this
current proposal is to make the recharging of the mobile phones independent of their
manufacturer and battery make.
A new proposal has been made so as to make the recharging of the mobile phones is done
automatically as you talk in your mobile phone. This is done by use of microwaves. The
microwave signal is transmitted from the transmitter along with the message signal using special
kind of antennas called slotted wave guide antenna at a frequency of 2.45 GHz.There are
minimal additions, which have to be made in the mobile handsets, which are the addition of a
sensor, a ârectennaâ, and a âfilterâ. With the above setup, the need for separate chargers for
mobile phones is eliminated and makes charging universal. Thus the more you talk, the more
your mobile phone will be charged. Thus this seminar successfully demonstrates a novel method
of using the power of the microwave to charge the mobile phones without the use of wired
chargers. Thus this method provides great advantage to the mobile phone users to carry their
phones anywhere even if the place is devoid of facilities for charging. A novel use of the
rectenna and a sensor in a mobile phone could provide a new dimension in the revelation of
mobile phone.
With mobile phones becoming a basic part of life, the recharging of mobile phone batteries has
always been a problem. The mobile phones vary in their talk time and battery stand by according
to their manufacturer and batteries. All these phones irrespective of their manufacturer and
batteries have to be put to recharge after the battery has drained out. The main objective of this
current proposal is to make the recharging of the mobile phones independent of their
manufacturer and battery make.
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3.2 BLOCK DIAGRAM
Fig 3.1: Block Diagram
Microwave mobile charger consists of two parts. One is transmitting part and the other is the
Receiving part. At the transmitting end there is one microwave power source which is actually
producing microwaves i.e magnetron and a slotted waveguide antenna. It spread the Microwaves
in a space and sent it to the receiver side. Receiver side Impedance matching circuit receives the
microwave signal through Recteena circuit. This circuit is nothing but the combination of filter
circuit and the schottky Diode. Which actually convert our microwave in to the DC power.
3.2.1 Magnetron
The Magnetron is a self-contained microwave oscillator that operates differently from the linear-
beam tubes, such as the TWT and the klystron CROSSED-ELECTRON and MAGNETIC fields
are used in the magnetron to produce the high-power output required in radar and
communications equipment.
Transmitting
station with the
microwave
transmitter
sensor
Rectenna
RT cable
circulator
waveguide
Slotted waveguide
Antenna
mobile signal
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The magnetron is classed as a diode because it has no grid. A magnetic field located in the space
between the plate (anode) and the cathode serves as a grid. The plate of a magnetron does not
have the same physical appearance as the plate of an ordinary electron tube. Since conventional
inductive-capacitive (LC) networks become impractical at microwave frequencies, the plate is
fabricated into a cylindrical copper block containing resonant cavities that serve as tuned circuits.
The magnetron base differs considerably from the conventional tube base. The magnetron base is
short in length and has large diameter leads that are carefully.
The cathode and filament are at the center of the tube and are supported by the filament leads.
The filament leads are large and rigid enough to keep the cathode and filament structure fixed in
position. The output lead is usually a probe or loop extending into one of the tuned cavities and
coupled into a waveguide or coaxial line. The cylindrical holes around its circumference are
resonant cavities. A narrow slot runs from each cavity into the central portion of the tube
dividing the inner structure into as many segments as there are cavities. Alternate segments are
strapped together to put the cavities in parallel with regard to the output. The cavities control the
output frequency.
The straps are circular, metal bands that are placed across the top of the block at the entrance
slots to the cavities. It must also have good emission characteristics, particularly under return
bombardment by the electrons. This is because most of the output power is provided by the large
number of electrons that are emitted when high-velocity electrons return to strike the cathode.
The cathode is indirectly heated and is constructed of a high-emission material. The open space
between the plate and the cathode is called the INTERACTION SPACE.
The cylindrical holes around its circumference are resonant cavities. A narrow slot runs from
each cavity into the central portion of the tube dividing the inner structure into as many segments
as there are cavities.Alternate segments are strapped together to put the cavities in parallel with
regard to the output. The cavities control the output frequency.The cathode and filament are at
the center of the tube and are supported by the filament leads. The filament leads are large and
rigid enough to keep the cathode and filament structure fixed in position. The output lead is
usually a probe or loop extending into one of the tuned cavities and coupled into a wave guide or
coaxial line.
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Fig 3.2: Magnetron
⢠Magnetron is a high power microwave oscillator and it is used in microwave oven and
radar transmitter.
⢠It is itself a special kind of vaccumtube that has permanent magnet in its constructions.
⢠This magnet is setup to affect the path of travel of electrons that are in transit from
cathode to the plate.
⢠Magnetron is capable to deliver more power than reflex klystron or gunn diode.
⢠It is a high power oscillator and has high efficiency of 50% to 80%.
⢠Magnetron is a device which produces microwave radiation of radar application and
microwaves.
⢠Magnetron functions as self-excited microwave oscillator.
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⢠Crossed electron and magnetic fields are used to produce magnetron to produce the high
power output required in radar equipment.
⢠These multi cavity devices are used in transmitters as pulsed or cw oscillators to produce
microwave radiation.
⢠Disadvantage of magnetron is that it works only on fixed frequency
⢠This magnet is setup to affect the path of travel of electrons that are in transit from
cathode to the plate.
⢠Magnetron functions as self-excited microwave oscillator.
3.2.2 THE SLOTTED WAVEGUIDE ANTENNA
A slotted waveguide is a waveguide that is used as an antenna in microwave radar applications.
Prior to its use in surface search radar, such systems used a parabolic segment reflector. The
circulator is connected to a tuning waveguide section to match the waveguide impedance to the
antenna input impedance.
The slotted waveguide antenna consists of 8 waveguide sections with 8 slots on each section.
These 64 slots radiate the power uniformly through free space to the rectenna. The slotted
waveguide antenna is ideal for power transmission because of its high aperture efficiency (>
95%) and high power handling capability.
3.2.3 RECTENNA
The basic addition to the mobile phone is going to be the rectenna. A rectenna is a rectifying
antenna, a special type of antenna that is used to directly convert microwave energy into DC
electricity. Its elements are usually arranged in a mesh pattern, giving it a distinct appearance
from most antennae. A simple rectenna can be constructed from a schottky diode placed between
antenna dipoles. The diode rectifies the current induced in the antenna by the microwaves.
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Rectenna are highly efficient at converting microwave energy to electricity. In' laboratory
environments, efficiencies above 90% have been observed with regularity.
Theoretically, high efficiencies can be maintained as the device shrinks, but experiments funded
by the United States National Renewable Energy Laboratory have so far only obtained roughly
1% efficiency while using infrared light. Another important part of our receiver circuitry is a
simple sensor. This is simply used to identify when the mobile phone user is talking. As our
main objective is to charge the mobile phone with the transmitted microwave after rectifying it
by the rectenna, the sensor plays an important role. The whole setup looks something like this.
As our main objective is to charge the mobile phone with the transmitted microwave after
rectifying it by the rectenna, the sensor plays an important role. The whole setup looks
something like this.
Fig3.4 Rectenna
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3.2.4 SENSOR CIRCUITRY
The sensor circuitry is a simple circuit as shown in the Fig 6, which detects if the mobile phone
receives any message signal. This is required, as the phone has to be charged as long as the user
is talking Thus a simple F to V converter would serve our purpose. In India the operating
frequency of the mobile phone operators is generally 900MHz or 1800MHz for the GSM system
for mobile communication .Thus the usage of simple F to Y converter would act as switches to
trigger the rectenna circuit to on.
Fig.3.5 LM2907
A simple yet powerful F to V converter is LM2907.using LM2907 would greatly serve our
purpose. It acts as a switch for triggering the rectenna circuitry.
The general block diagram for the LM2097 is given below Thus a simple F to V converter would
serve our purpose. In India the operating frequency of the mobile phone operators is generally
900MHz or 1800MHz for the GSM system for mobile communication. Thus the usage of simple
F to Y converter would act as switches to trigger the rectenna circuit to on. Thus on the reception
of the signal the sensor circuitry directs the rectenna circuit to ON and the mobile phone begins
to change using the microwave power.
3.2.5 SCHOTTKY BARRIER DIODE
A Schottky diode is a special type of diode with a very low forward-voltage drop. When current
flows through a diode there is a small voltage drop across the diode terminals. A normal silicon
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diode has a voltage drop between 0.6â1.7 volts, while a Schottky diode voltage drop is between
approximately 0.15â0.45 volts. This lower voltage drop can provide higher switching speed and
better system efficiency. Another advantage of the Schottky barrier diode is a very low noise
index that is very important for a communication receiver. A Schottky barrier diode is different
from a common P/N silicon diode. The common diode is formed by connecting a P type
semiconductor with an N type semiconductor, this is connecting between a semiconductor and
another semiconductor; however, a Schottky barrier diode is formed by connecting a metal with
a semiconductor. When the metal contacts the semiconductor, there will be a layer of potential
barrier (Schottky barrier) formed on the contact surface of them, which shows a characteristic of
rectification. The material of the semiconductor usually is a semiconductor of n-type
(occasionally p-type), and the material of metal generally is chosen from different metals such as
molybdenum, chromium, platinum and tungsten. Sputtering technique connects the metal and the
semiconductor.
A Schottky barrier diode is a majority carrier device, while a common diode is a minority carrier
device. When a common PN diode is turned from electric connecting to circuit breakage, the
redundant minority carrier on the contact surface should be removed to result in time delay. The
Schottky barrier diode itself has no minority carrier, it can quickly turn from electric connecting
to circuit breakage, its speed is much faster than a common P/N diode, so its reverse recovery
time Trr is very short and shorter than 10 nS. And the forward voltage bias of the Schottky
barrier diode is under 0.6V or so, lower than that (about 1.1V) of the common PN diode. So, The
Schottky barrier diode is a comparatively ideal diode, such as for a 1 ampere limited current PN
interface.
3.3PROCESS OF RECTIFICATION
Studies on various microwave power rectifier configurations show that a bridge configuration is
better than a single diode one. But the dimensions and the cost of that kind of solution do not
meet our objective. This study consists in designing and simulating a single diode power rectifier
in hybrid technology with improved sensitivity at low power levels. We achieved good
matching between simulation results and measurements thanks to the optimization of the
packaging of the Schottky diode.
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Microwave energy transmitted from space to earth apparently has the potential to provide
environmentally clean electric power on a very large scale. The key to improve transmission
efficiency is the rectifying circuit. The aim of this study is to make a low cost power rectifier for
low and high power levels at a.
The cathode and filament are at the center of the tube and are supported by the filament leads.
The filament leads are large and rigid enough to keep the cathode and filament structure fixed in
position. The output lead is usually a probe or loops extending into one of the tuned cavities and
coupled into a waveguide or coaxial line. The plate structure, is a solid block of copper. The
cylindrical holes around its circumference are resonant cavities. A narrow slot runs from each
cavity into the central portion of the tube dividing the inner structure into as many segments as
there are cavities. Alternate segments are strapped together to put the cavities in parallel with
regard to the output. The cavities control the output frequency. The straps are circular, metal
bands that are placed across the top of the block at the entrance slots to the cavities. Since the
cathode must operate at high power, it must be fairly large and must also be able to withstand
high operating temperatures.
It must also have good emission characteristics, particularly under return bombardment by the
electrons. This is because most of the output power is provided by the large number of electrons
that are emitted when high-velocity electrons return to strike the cathode.
The cathode is indirectly heated and is constructed of a high-emission material. The open space
between the plate and the cathode is called the INTERACTION SPACE. In this space the
electric and magnetic fields interact to exert force upon the electrons. Arranged in a mesh pattern
so give it a distinct appearance from most antenna. A simple rectenna can be constructed from a
schottky diode placed between antenna dipoles. The diode rectifies the current induced in the
antenna by the microwaves.
Rectenna are highly efficient at converting microwave energy to electricity. In laboratory
environments, efficiencies above 90% have been observed with regularity. Some
experimentation has been done with inverse rectenna, converting electricity into microwave
energy, but efficiencies are much lower-only in the area of 1%.
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With the advent of nanotechnology and MEMS the size of these devices can be brought down to
molecular level. It has been theorized that similar devices, scaled down to the proportions used in
nanotechnology, could be used to convert light into electricity at much greater efficiencies than
what is currently possible with solar cells. This type of device is called an optical rectenna.
Theoretically, high efficiencies can be maintained as the device shrinks, but experiments funded
by the United States National Renewable Energy Laboratory have so far only obtained roughly
1% efficiency while using infrared light. Another important part of our receiver circuitry is a
simple sensor. This is simply used to identify when the mobile phone user is talking. As our
main objective is to charge the mobile phone with the transmitted microwave after rectifying it
by the rectenna, the sensor plays an important role.
A Schottky barrier diode is different from a common P/N silicon diode. The common diode is
formed by connecting a P type semiconductor with an N type semiconductor, this is connecting
between a semiconductor and another semiconductor; however, a Schottky barrier diode is
formed by connecting a metal with a semiconductor. When the metal contacts the
semiconductor, there will be a layer of potential barrier (Schottky barrier) formed on the contact
surface of them, which shows a characteristic of rectification. The material of the semiconductor
usually is a semiconductor of n-type (occasionally p-type), and the material of metal generally is
chosen from different metals such as molybdenum, chromium, platinum and tungsten. Sputtering
technique connects the metal and the semiconductor.
A Schottky barrier diode is a majority carrier device, while a common diode is a minority carrier
device. When a common PN diode is turned from electric connecting to circuit breakage, the
redundant minority carrier on the contact surface should be removed to result in time delay. The
Schottky barrier diode itself has no minority carrier, it can quickly turn from electric connecting
to circuit breakage, its speed is much faster than a common P/N diode, so its reverse recovery
time Trr is very short and shorter than 10 nS. And the forward voltage bias of the Schottky
barrier diode is under 0.6V or so, lower than that of the common PN diode. So, The Schottky
barrier diode is a comparatively ideal diode, such as for a 1 ampere limited current PN interface.
Frequency of 2.45GHz with good efficiency of rectifying operation. The objective also is to
increase the detection sensitivity at low levels of power. Different configurations can be used to
convert the electromagnetic wave into DC signal, the study done in showed that the use of a
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bridge is better than a single diode, but the purpose of this study is to achieve a low cost
microwave rectifier with single Schottky diode for low and high power levels that has a good
performances. This study is divided on two kinds of technologies the first is the hybrid
technology and the second is the monolithic one. The goal of this investigation is the
development of a hybrid microwave rectifier with single Schottky diode.
The first study of this circuit is based on the optimization of the rectifier in order to have a good
matching of the Input impedance at the desired frequency 2.45GHz. Besides, the aim of the
second study is the increasing of the detection sensitivity at low levels of power.
This study is divided on two kinds of technologies the first is the hybrid technology and the
second is the monolithic one. The goal of this investigation is the development of a hybrid
microwave rectifier with single Schottky diode. The first study of this circuit is based on the
optimization of the rectifier in order to have a good matching of the input impedance the desired
frequency of 2.45GHz.
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CHAPTER 4
ADVANTAGES
⢠The main advantage of Sensor circuitry is Reduce the usage of high electricity.
⢠Make the recharging of the mobile phones independent of their manufacturer.
⢠Make use of valuable EM energy.
⢠If Sensor circuitry is Very small circuitry in size.
⢠More economical than wired charging.
⢠Wireless energy transfer can potentially recharge the mobile phones without chords.
⢠Only one microwave transmitter can serve to all the service providers in that area.
⢠The need of different types of chargers by different manufacturers is totally eliminated.
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CHAPTER 5
DISADVANTAGES
⢠The transmitter and receiver also should be very powerful devices as the distance
increases.
⢠Wireless transmission of the energy causes some drastic effects to human body, because
of its radiation.
⢠Practical possibilities are not yet applicable as there is no much advancement in this field.
⢠The Capital Cost for practical implementation of WPT seems to be very high.
⢠Theiris interference of microwave with present communication systems.
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CHAPTER 6
CONCLUSION
Thus this paper successfully demonstrates a novel method of using the power of the microwave
to charge the mobile phones without the use of wired chargers. Thus this method provides great
advantage to the mobile phone users to carry their phones anywhere even if the place is devoid of
facilities for charging. A novel use of the rectenna and a sensor in a mobile phone could provide a
new dimension in the revelation of mobile phone.
In future wireless charging can even be done using the data exchange as now only its only been
implemented for voice calls. With the advent of nanotechnology and MEMS the size of these
rectennas can be brought down to molecular level. It has been theorized that similar devices,
scaled down to the proportions used in nanotechnology, could be used to convert light into
electricity at much greater efficiencies than what is currently possible with solar cells. This type
of device is called an optical rectenna.
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