Charged Particle Beam Deflection for Micro-Resonant Structure Control
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing technologies require multiple sources of charged particles to produce electromagnetic radiation for multi-element configurations, such as displays with multiple rows or columns of pixels, which increases complexity and resource usage.
Innovation Solution
The use of micro-resonant structures with deflectors to direct a single beam of charged particles to multiple resonant structures, allowing for the emission of electromagnetic radiation at selected frequencies without the need for separate sources, by adjusting the deflection based on the interaction with each structure.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If multiple sources of charged particles are used to produce electromagnetic radiation for multi-element configurations, then each resonant structure can be independently excited, but the number of sources increases and system complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
A single charged particle source is designed to serve multiple resonant structures simultaneously through beam deflection mechanisms. The source generates charged particles that can be directed to different resonant structures by adjusting deflector positions, allowing one source to perform the function of multiple sources while reducing overall system complexity
Solution Approach 2:
The system employs dynamic beam deflection using adjustable deflectors that can change the trajectory of the charged particle beam in real-time. This dynamic control allows a single static source to effectively excite multiple resonant structures at different positions and orientations, replacing the need for multiple fixed sources
2Adaptability or versatility
If the beam is deflected to reach the center path of the second resonant structure after passing the first, then the same source serves multiple structures, but additional deflection mechanisms are required
Solution Approach 1:
The system uses a periodic sequence of deflectors arranged along the beam path, where each deflector is activated in turn to guide the beam to the appropriate resonant structure. This periodic arrangement of deflectors creates a systematic pattern that simplifies control logic and makes the versatility of the single source achievable through structured, repeating elements
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
This approach reduces the number of required sources, simplifies the configuration, and enables efficient production of electromagnetic radiation across multiple elements with varying frequencies and intensities, optimizing resource usage and complexity.
Implementation Method 1
micro-resonant structures, it is possible to use the same source of charged particles to cause multiple resonant structures to emit electromagnetic radiation
Implementation Method 2
at least one deflector is placed in between first and second resonant structures. After the beam passes by the first resonant structure, it is directed to a center path corresponding to the second resonant structure
Data Source
AI summary
When using micro-resonant structures, a resonant structure may be turned on or off (e.g., when a display element is turned on or off in response to a changing image or when a communications switch is turned on or off to send data different data bits). Rather than turning the charged particle beam on and off, the beam may be moved to a position that does not excite the resonant structure, thereby turning off the resonant structure without having to turn off the charged particle beam. In one such embodiment, at least one deflector is placed between a source of charged particles and the resonant structure(s) to be excited. When the resonant structure is to be turned on (i.e., excited), the at least one deflector allows the beam to pass by undeflected. When the resonant structure is to be turned off, the at least one deflector deflects the beam away from the resonant structure by an amount sufficient to prevent the resonant structure from becoming excited.