Microwaves

10 Feb 23

Saving the Big Bang (Antenna)

Electrical, Electronics & Instrumentation

The antenna that discovered a cosmic microwave background coming from all directions in space—cementing the theory that the universe was created in a big bang—now stares down its own topsy-turvy future. Its owner says the hardware will be preserved, but the fate of the historical site itself is far from…

30 Jan 23

New Faraday Cages Can Be Switched Off and On

Electrical, Electronics & Instrumentation

Advanced new Faraday cages—the metal mesh enclosures that can block wireless signals—can also be switched on and off for reversible protection against noise, a new study finds.In addition, these new shields can be easily fabricated through a technique akin to spray-painting, which could help them find use in electronics, researchers…

06 Dec 22

Tools and Strategies for 3D EM Modeling and Design of Microwave Imaging Systems for Medical Applications

Biotechnology & Biomedical

Microwave Imaging (MWI) has attracted massive attention in the medical research field over the last decade due to its standout qualities of utilizing harmless non-ionizing radiation and affordable components. At present, conventional technologies (CT and MRI) which provide high-resolution images, still have several limitations such as their long examination time,…

Saving the Big Bang (Antenna)

New Faraday Cages Can Be Switched Off and On

Tools and Strategies for 3D EM Modeling and Design of Microwave Imaging Systems for Medical Applications

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