Power transfer through strongly coupled resonances
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Kurs, André
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Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Dept. of Physics.
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Marin Soljac̆ić.
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Using self-resonant coils in a strongly coupled regime, we experimentally demonstrate efficient non-radiative power transfer over distances of up to eight times the radius of the coils. We use this system to transfer 60W with approximately 45% efficiency over distances in excess of two meters. We present a quantitative model describing the power transfer which matches the experimental results to within 5%, and perform a finite element analysis of the objects used. We finally discuss the robustness of the mechanism proposed and consider safety and interference concerns.
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Thesis (S.M.)--Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Dept. of Physics, 2007. Includes bibliographical references (leaves 41-42).
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2007Department
Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Department of PhysicsPublisher
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
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Physics.