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Carbon-nanotube-based electrically-short resonant antennas

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  29 November 2013

Pierre Franck ,
Dominique Baillargeat  and
Beng Kang Tay
Pierre Franck*
Affiliation:
CINTRA CNRS/NTU/THALES, UMI 3288, Research Techno Plaza, 50 Nanyang Drive, Border X Block, Level 6, Singapore 637553, Singapore. Phone: +6590870567 XLIM UMR 7252, Université de Limoges/CNRS, 123 Avenue Albert Thomas, 87060 Limoges, France
Dominique Baillargeat
Affiliation:
CINTRA CNRS/NTU/THALES, UMI 3288, Research Techno Plaza, 50 Nanyang Drive, Border X Block, Level 6, Singapore 637553, Singapore. Phone: +6590870567 XLIM UMR 7252, Université de Limoges/CNRS, 123 Avenue Albert Thomas, 87060 Limoges, France
Beng Kang Tay
Affiliation:
CINTRA CNRS/NTU/THALES, UMI 3288, Research Techno Plaza, 50 Nanyang Drive, Border X Block, Level 6, Singapore 637553, Singapore. Phone: +6590870567 School of Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Nanyang Technological University, Block S1, 50 Nanyang Avenue, Singapore 639798, Singapore
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Corresponding author: P. Franck Email: [email protected]
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Abstract

We present a study on using carbon nanotubes (CNTs) as the radiating part of resonant antennas in order to reduce their dimensions. A mesoscopic electromagnetic (EM) model for CNTs was developed to allow the simulation of RF devices in classical EM solvers while retaining the specific properties of CNTs. A circuit approach is also used to provide a physical interpretation of the results on monopole antennas and trend prediction. These techniques constitute a platform to study the trends and trade-offs involved in the design of these antennas. Finally, these results are used to assess suitable fabrication techniques for CNT-based short resonant antennas and conclusions are drawn on their potential applications.

Keywords

Antenna designModelling and measurements – new and emerging technologies and materials
Type
Research Papers
Information
International Journal of Microwave and Wireless Technologies , Volume 6 , Issue 1: IJMWT Special Issue on the 2013 National Microwave Days in France , February 2014 , pp. 57 - 62
Copyright
Copyright © Cambridge University Press and the European Microwave Association 2013 

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