The new antenna can process the 5G signal in several ways, each of which has its own advantages
The highest speeds are provided by the millimeterrange (mmWave): it allows transmission of several gigabits per second. This means that it has a high potential for generating electrical energy.
Harvesting energy, according to researchersmillimeter-wave has been possible for some time, but in many cases this was impractical because collecting energy over long distances usually requires large rectifying antennas, you have to keep the rectenna pointed directly at the wave energy source in order for them to work.
The Georgia Tech solution solves this problem by using a component called a Rothman lens, which has a spiky shape.
So the antenna was reduced to sizehuman palm, as well as make it flat and flexible. Rothman lenses are already widely used in 5G beamforming systems, allowing for expanded network coverage.
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