Quantum Diode Converter for Electromagnetic Wave Rectification
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current electromagnetic wave converters are unable to provide a stable continuous electric current and have complex structures with high manufacturing costs, limiting their effectiveness in powering loads.
Innovation Solution
A converter comprising a simple structure with a series connection of antennas and quantum diodes, where each antenna has a dielectric layer and a conductive metal layer, and the quantum diode includes a specific configuration of electrodes and dielectric layers to efficiently convert alternating current to continuous current.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Use of energy by moving object
If electromagnetic collectors use nanoantennas and tunnel diodes to detect and convert electromagnetic waves, then electromagnetic wave conversion capability is improved, but device complexity increases and manufacturing costs rise
Solution Approach 1:
The device is divided into distinct functional modules: antenna elements for electromagnetic wave reception, rectifier circuits for current conversion, and capacitor banks for energy storage. Each module performs a specific function, allowing for simplified design and manufacturing while maintaining overall conversion capability
Solution Approach 2:
The antenna elements are designed to resonate at multiple frequencies across different electromagnetic spectra (radio waves, microwaves, infrared, visible light, ultraviolet), enabling a single device structure to convert multiple types of electromagnetic waves without requiring separate specialized components for each wavelength
2Use of energy by moving object
If electromagnetic collectors use complex nanoantenna structures to convert solar energy, then energy conversion efficiency is improved, but manufacturing costs increase
Solution Approach 1:
Multiple functional components are merged into integrated assemblies: antenna elements are directly connected to rectifier circuits, which are in series with capacitor banks. This integration reduces the number of separate parts, simplifies assembly procedures, and lowers manufacturing costs while maintaining conversion efficiency
Solution Approach 2:
The antenna elements are designed with adjustable resonance parameters that can be tuned to match different electromagnetic wave frequencies. By changing geometric parameters (length, width, spacing) rather than material composition, the device achieves high conversion efficiency across multiple spectra using standard manufacturing processes
3Measurement precision
If electromagnetic collectors are designed to detect specific wavelengths, then detection precision is improved, but adaptability to different electromagnetic waves decreases
Solution Approach 1:
The antenna elements incorporate adjustable resonance characteristics through variable geometric parameters and tuning mechanisms. This dynamic adjustability allows the same physical structure to precisely detect and convert different wavelengths by modifying its resonant frequency, rather than requiring fixed specialized structures for each wavelength
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 converter efficiently rectifies alternating electric current to continuous current, providing a stable power supply with reduced manufacturing costs and the ability to operate independently of weather conditions.
Implementation Method 1
at least one antenna configured to pick up an electromagnetic wave and resonate at the frequency of said electromagnetic wave, so as to generate an alternating electric current having a frequency equal to the frequency of said electromagnetic wave
Implementation Method 2
at least one antenna configured to pick up an electromagnetic wave and resonate at the frequency of said electromagnetic wave, so as to generate an alternating electric current
Implementation Method 3
when said antenna resonates at the frequency of the electromagnetic wave, a respective quantity of electrons moves from said first electrode to said second electrode, jumping for tunnel effect said second dielectric layer in correspondence of said contact point
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AI summary
The present invention relates to a converter for converting an electromagnetic wave in a continuous electric current.Particularly, said converter comprises at least one antenna and at least one rectifier for transforming said alternating electric current in a continuous electric current, where said at least one rectifier is connected in series to said antenna.In particular, said antenna is configured to pick up an electromagnetic wave and resonate at the frequency of said electromagnetic wave, so as to generate an alternating electric current having a frequency equal to the frequency of said electromagnetic wave and said rectifier comprises a quantum diode for rectifying at high speed said alternating electric current.