3D Crystal Frequency Conversion for Continuous Photovoltaic Power
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current wireless charging technologies face limitations in efficiency, convenience, security, and device compatibility, particularly in transferring energy at higher frequencies and through conduction, while also being constrained by the reliance on daylight for solar energy generation.
Innovation Solution
A terahertz-based quantum energy system that utilizes a 3D crystal material to convert terahertz electromagnetic waves into sunlight frequencies, enabling efficient photovoltaic energy generation and overcoming the limitations of traditional solar panels by providing continuous power generation.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Productivity
If conventional solar panels are used for energy generation, then they can convert sunlight to electrical energy, but they are limited by reliance on daylight and have efficiency rates of only 22-26%
Solution Approach 1:
The patent changes the frequency parameter of electromagnetic waves from terahertz range (100 GHz to 10 THz) to visible sunlight frequencies (428 THz to 769 THz) through crystal conversion, enabling solar panels to operate continuously without daylight dependency and significantly boosting power output beyond conventional 22-26% efficiency limits
Solution Approach 2:
The patent introduces a special 3D crystal material as an intermediary that converts terahertz electromagnetic waves into sunlight frequencies, allowing energy generation to proceed independently of natural daylight conditions and enabling continuous operational duration
2Productivity
If terahertz electromagnetic waves are converted to sunlight frequencies using 3D crystal material, then power output and efficiency are significantly boosted, but the system complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent employs a special 3D crystal material with composite structure that possesses the unique property of converting terahertz frequencies to visible sunlight frequencies, thereby achieving high energy conversion efficiency while managing system complexity through material-level integration rather than complex mechanical systems
Applied Scientific Principles
This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.
Function Achieved in This Case
The system achieves enhanced power output and efficiency in solar energy conversion, enabling clean and continuous power generation even in low-light or nighttime conditions, while ensuring secure and convenient wireless power transmission.
Implementation Method 1
a special 3D crystal material that converts terahertz waves to the natural frequencies of sunlight (428 THz to 769 THz)
Implementation Method 2
at least one photovoltaic device configured for harvesting the second wave energy of the second electromagnetic waves
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AI summary
Disclosed herein is a system for facilitating harnessing terahertz electromagnetic waves for photovoltaically generating electrical energy. Accordingly, the system may include an electromagnetic wave generator configured for generating first electromagnetic waves having first wave energy. Further, the system may include a wave conversion element comprised of a 3D crystal material. Further, the wave conversion element may be configured for converting the first electromagnetic waves to second electromagnetic waves having second wave energy. Further, the second electromagnetic waves are in a second frequency range. Further, the system may include a photovoltaic device configured to operate in the second frequency range. Further, the photovoltaic device may be configured for harvesting the second wave energy of the second electromagnetic waves of the second frequency range. Further, the photovoltaic device may be configured for generating the electrical energy from the second wave energy based on the harvesting.