A life-sized granite statue of Nikola Tesla was unveiled Monday by Serbian president Tomislav Nikolic in a dedication ceremony honoring the late Serbian-American scientist. The monument stands near Wardenclyffe laboratory in Shoreham, N.Y. where Tesla did most of his work on wireless transmission between 1903 and 1915. The 16-acre property was purchased earlier this year by … [Read more...]
Researchers Control Electromagnetic Waves with Help from 3-D Printer
A team of scientists from the University of Texas at El Paso have developed a way to control electromagnetic waves in three-dimensional space using plastic metamaterials created with a 3-D printer. “When you fold electromagnetics into three dimensions, the components interfere with one another, and it becomes a confusing electromagnetic mess where nothing will work—like when a … [Read more...]
Microwave Oven Powers Small Devices with Electromagnetic Energy
Scientists in Japan have discovered a way to run kitchen appliances using electromagnetic energy scavenged from microwave ovens. While the majority of radiation generated by the common kitchen appliance is directed at the food inside the device, a portion of the energy can still escape through the gap around the door and through the metal-meshed window. So, for consumer … [Read more...]
New EMC Facility May Lead Next-Gen Wireless Development
A new $15 million facility at the University of Waterloo, Canada is expected to contribute significantly to the development of next-generation wireless technology. Featuring four interconnected indoor laboratories, one outdoor lab and an advanced computational facility, the new 5,000 sq. ft. Centre for Intelligent Antenna and Radio Systems (CIARS) is said to offer the highest … [Read more...]
EMC Pioneer Ralph Showers Passes Away
Ralph M. Showers, Ph.D., of Havertown, Penn passed away at his home on Sunday, September 8, 2013. The IEEE EMC Society founder was 95. Born in Plainfield, N.J., he received his undergraduate and doctoral degrees from the University of Pennsylvania before becoming a professor at the Moore School of Electrical Engineering at the University of Pennsylvania. He was named emeritus … [Read more...]
Antenna Network Wirelessly Powers Devices
A new system provides wireless power to electronic and electrical devices using a series of antennas embedded underneath a surface, removing the need for electric cables. The Smart University Power Antenna (SUPA) Wireless technology uses a principle similar to that of induction cookers, according to researchers from the Fraunhofer Institute for Electronic Nano Systems (ENAS) … [Read more...]
Communication System Powers, Connects Battery-Less Devices
Engineers at the University of Washington have created a new communication system that takes advantage of wireless signals to power electronic devices without relying on batteries or wires. Known as ambient backscatter, the technique enables battery-less devices to exchange information with each other by repurposing existing Wi-Fi, mobile and television signals to act as both … [Read more...]
Astronauts Test Electromagnetic Propulsion Technology Aboard ISS
A new electromagnetic propulsion technology being tested on the International Space Station has the potential to extend the lifecycle of satellites and future spacecraft by providing a renewable power source. Created by researchers from the University of Maryland’s Space Power and Propulsion Laboratory (SPPL), the Resonant Inductive Near-field Generation System (RINGS) uses a … [Read more...]
Ford Looks to Outer Space for Reliable Connected Vehicle Technology
Ford is turning to outer space for inspiration in its latest project for connected vehicle technology. Researchers from the automotive giant will collaborate with St. Petersburg Polytechnic University in Russia on a three-year research project to observe the communication models of robots in space, with the aim of making connected vehicle networks more reliable. This project … [Read more...]
Researchers Design Acoustic-Based Data Transfer System for Smartphones
Researchers at Microsoft Research India have developed a new alternative acoustic-based data transfer system with capabilities similar to Near Field Communication (NFC) that requires no specialized wireless hardware. Derived from radio-frequency identification (RFID) technology, NFC enables low data rate, bidirectional communication between devices in close proximity in a … [Read more...]
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