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Characterization of Coupling and Quantum Efficiencies in Solar Rectennas

Lookup NU author(s): Ahmed Sabaawi, Professor Harris Tsimenidis, Professor Bayan Sharif

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Abstract

In this paper, a study is conducted into optimization of quantum and coupling efficiency of solar rectennas. The optical antenna impedance is calculated using Method of Moment, whereas the Metal/Insulator/Metal (MIM) diode characteristics are calculated using Simmons' formula of tunneling current. The diode resistance and the responsivity have been determined based on the I-V characteristics of the MIM diode. Additionally, the quantum and coupling efficiency have been calculated from the diode and antenna resistances as well as the diode responsivity. Furthermore, both efficiencies have been optimized by finding the optimum values of the insulator layer thickness and the metal work function difference.

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Author(s): Sabaawi AMA, Tsimenidis CC, Sharif BS

Publication type: Conference Proceedings (inc. Abstract)

Publication status: Published

Conference Name: 2013 Loughborough Antennas and Propagation Conference (LAPC)

Year of Conference: 2013

Pages: 363-368

Publisher: IEEE

URL: http://dx.doi.org/10.1109/LAPC.2013.6711921

DOI: 10.1109/LAPC.2013.6711921

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