Title :
Analysis and design of carbon nanotube antenna in the subterahertz frequency range
Author :
Mahmoud, Samir F. ; AlAjmi, Ayed R.
Author_Institution :
Electr. Eng. Dept., Kuwait Univ., Safat, Kuwait
Abstract :
We consider bundles of conducting Carbon Nanotubes as antennas to operate in the sub-terahertz range of frequencies. A transcendental equation for the complex propagation parameter of the electric current on the antenna is derived. Therefore, the resonant length of the antenna is obtained along with the radiation resistance and the radiation efficiency. Both the single wall (SWCNT) and the multiple wall carbon nanotubes (MWCNT) bundles are analyzed. Numerical results are obtained for the antenna parameters and they can be used for antenna design at a given frequency.
Keywords :
antenna radiation patterns; carbon nanotubes; electric current; radiowave propagation; submillimetre wave antennas; C; MWCNT; antenna parameters; carbon nanotube antenna; complex propagation parameter; conducting carbon nanotubes; electric current; multiple wall carbon nanotubes; radiation efficiency; radiation resistance; resonant length; single wall SWCNT; subterahertz frequency range; transcendental equation; Antennas; Carbon nanotubes; Copper; Equations; Resistance; Wires; antenna; carbon nanotube; subterahertz;
Conference_Titel :
Antennas and Propagation Conference (LAPC), 2014 Loughborough
Conference_Location :
Loughborough
DOI :
10.1109/LAPC.2014.6996359
