Title :
Infrared nano-rectennas exploiting on-demand laser sources
Author :
Masotti, Diego ; Costanzo, Alessandra ; Rusticelli, Simone ; Tartarini, Giovanni ; Aldrigo, Martino
Author_Institution :
DEI, Univ. of Bologna, Bologna, Italy
Abstract :
In this paper we propose an in-depth investigation on energy harvesting solutions from THz to DC, deploying a dedicated laser source in the infrared (IR) region. Planar bow-tie nano-antennas with misaligned monopoles are arranged in both an array and a multi-element architecture, and combined with tunnel diodes for rectification. A highly directive IR laser is adopted as the 84-THz source, and the receiving antennas are arranged in such a way to cover an area comparable to that illuminated by the laser beam. A theoretical estimation of the overall system performance in terms of achievable DC power is provided by means of an accurate circuit/electromagnetic co-simulation.
Keywords :
bow-tie antennas; energy harvesting; laser beam applications; nanoelectronics; planar antennas; rectennas; DC power; IR region; energy harvesting solutions; frequency 84 THz; highly directive IR laser; infrared nano-rectennas; infrared region; laser beam; misaligned monopoles; multi-element architecture; on-demand laser sources; planar bow-tie nano-antennas; receiving antennas; rectification; tunnel diodes; Antennas; Arrays; Laser beams; Laser theory; Microwave circuits; Ports (Computers); Radio frequency; Energy-harvesting; IR laser; nano-rectenna; tunneling diode;
Conference_Titel :
RFID Technology and Applications Conference (RFID-TA), 2014 IEEE
Conference_Location :
Tampere
DOI :
10.1109/RFID-TA.2014.6934193
