Theoretical derivation of antenna parameters for thin-wire nanoloops

Mario F. Pantoja, Jogender Nagar, Bingqian Lu, Taiwei Yue, Douglas Henry Werner

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Abstract

The development of nanoantennas is mostly done through time-consuming computer simulations. Nanoloop antennas, working in the terahertz, infrared and optical regimes, have used in a variety of applications, including as solar cells or optical sensors. In this paper we will present a theoretical analysis of thin-wire nanoloops, which leads to closed-form expressions to derive key antenna parameters: radiated electric fields, radiated power, radiation resistance, directivity and gain. Results for gold thin-wire nanoloops are validated with full-wave simulations, and the presentation includes a comparison with classical nanodimensional PEC loops, emphasizing the differences and similarities from a physical point of view. While full-wave simulations can take on the order of hours, the analytical expressions can be evaluated on the order of seconds, thus allowing a wider assessment of the usefulness of these nanoantennas in practical applications.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Title of host publication2016 10th European Conference on Antennas and Propagation, EuCAP 2016
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
ISBN (Electronic)9788890701863
DOIs
StatePublished - May 31 2016
Event10th European Conference on Antennas and Propagation, EuCAP 2016 - Davos, Switzerland
Duration: Apr 10 2016Apr 15 2016

Publication series

Name2016 10th European Conference on Antennas and Propagation, EuCAP 2016

Other

Other10th European Conference on Antennas and Propagation, EuCAP 2016
Country/TerritorySwitzerland
CityDavos
Period4/10/164/15/16

All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes

  • Radiation
  • Computer Networks and Communications
  • Instrumentation

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