Abstract

There are various situations in which electrical energy is desired but cannot by conveniently supplied. Since the days of Hienrich Hertz and Nikola Tesla, scientists have tried to solve this problem using different methods of wireless power transfer. Today, wireless power transfer has only been commercially demonstrated at small distances through use of induction. This thesis demonstrated the transfer of wireless power at relatively large distances through radio frequencies in the development of a prototype for a commercial product - a wireless household lamp.

Degree

MS

College and Department

Ira A. Fulton College of Engineering and Technology; Technology

Rights

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Date Submitted

2006-07-15

Document Type

Thesis

Handle

http://hdl.lib.byu.edu/1877/etd1455

Keywords

product development, rectenna, wireless power transfer, WPT, LED, lamp, Heinrich Hertz, Nikola Tesla

Language

English

Technology Emphasis

Manufacturing Systems (MS)

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