Topological wireless power transfer with relay edge states

Using topological edge states of diatomic magnetoinductive waveguides, efficient wireless power transfer in the stopband with superior robustness against disorder is possible. A drawback of this approach is that the evanescent nature of the coupling to the edge states imposes a limit in transfer range. Here, we show that by adding additional interfaces to the waveguides we are able to engineer edge states acting as relays thus overcoming this range limitation

Tailoring the dispersion characteristics in planar arrays of discrete and coalesced split ring resonators

In this report, the coupling and dispersion characteristics of discrete and coalesced square resonators was investigated in the MHz regime. Resonators with one and three gaps were considered. When the resonators are not in direct contact, the number of gaps has little effect upon the total coupling, which is negative. When the resonators are connected so that they share one side, the coupling can change drastically depending on the number of gaps. In particular, when the shared side has a gap, the total coupling coefficient switches to positive values, making it possible for forward travelling waves to propagate on arrays. Experimental, numerical and analytical data verify this behaviour

Design of a remote, multi-range conductivity sensor

So far, research on remote conductivity detection has primarily focused on large conductivities. This paper examines the entire conductivity range, proposing a method that can be adapted to the desired application. The optimization procedure for the different regions is presented and discussed. Specific interest is given to the low-conductivity range, below 10 S/m, which covers human body tissues. This could lead to applications in body imaging, especially for induction tomography. Conductivities below 12.5 S/m are extracted experimentally with an error below 10%

Tunable capacitor arrays of coalesced resonators for dispersion control

In this work, the coupling and dispersion characteristics of coalesced resonators as a function of their capacitance is investigated, with the goal of developing novel ways of dispersion control. When planar resonators are coalesced and their shared side is capacitively loaded, the total coupling coefficient is positive, allowing for the propagation of forward magnetoinductive waves. By varying the capacitive load on their shared side, the sign and size of the total coupling can be controlled. This is demonstrated in an 11-element array, where the magnetoinductive wave can switch between forward and backward propagation depending on the capacitive load of the shared side. Furthermore, there is a critical value of the ratio between the capacitive loads on shared and non-shared sides, at which the coupling becomes zero, effectively cutting of wave propagation on the structure. It is shown that the structure can be tuned in two ways: maintain a constant operating frequency while tuning the coupling, or tune the operating frequency while keeping the coupling constant. At the same time, an optimisation procedure for setting up numerical simulations to match the experimental data is proposed. The simulations provided significant insight on the electric coupling's behaviour. Experimental, numerical and analytical data verify this behaviour