Unique Presentation Identifier:
O24
Program Type
Undergraduate
Faculty Advisor
Dr. Jessica Young
Document Type
Presentation
Location
Face-to-face
Start Date
29-4-2025 3:40 PM
Abstract
The objective of the project is to implement a wireless energy transfer system utilizing laser technology. This system involves modulating the laser’s beam profile and spatial distribution through precise optical manipulation. The energy transmitted by the laser is captured by a photovoltaic array, commonly referred to as a solar panel, which is engineered to convert incident photons into direct current (DC) electrical power. The current challenge is to develop a reliable wireless energy transfer mechanism capable of operating over extended distances, thereby overcoming the constraints imposed by wired connections, particularly in environments where wiring is impractical, such as in space. My goal, however, is to apply this concept to a system that will convert the photons into electrical power to charge a capacitor which is then dispelled into a load. I am tasked with creating a system that can demonstrate power-beaming with high enough efficiency so that I can reliably charge a device. This technology holds promise for mitigating the environmental impact associated with disposable electrical components and the manufacturing processes involved in their production. Additionally, its application could extend to nanotechnologies and compact computing systems, where space constraints and rapid energy delivery are critical. This emerging technology represents a novel area of research with the potential to revolutionize energy transfer and utilization, opening avenues for further exploration and innovation in the field.
Recommended Citation
Barnett, Spencer L., "Power-Beaming: Wireless Energy Transfer using Lasers" (2025). ATU Student Research Symposium. 32.
https://orc.library.atu.edu/atu_rs/2025/2025/32
Included in
Atomic, Molecular and Optical Physics Commons, Electrical and Electronics Commons, Electromagnetics and Photonics Commons, Engineering Physics Commons, Optics Commons, Other Engineering Science and Materials Commons, Plasma and Beam Physics Commons, Power and Energy Commons
Power-Beaming: Wireless Energy Transfer using Lasers
Face-to-face
The objective of the project is to implement a wireless energy transfer system utilizing laser technology. This system involves modulating the laser’s beam profile and spatial distribution through precise optical manipulation. The energy transmitted by the laser is captured by a photovoltaic array, commonly referred to as a solar panel, which is engineered to convert incident photons into direct current (DC) electrical power. The current challenge is to develop a reliable wireless energy transfer mechanism capable of operating over extended distances, thereby overcoming the constraints imposed by wired connections, particularly in environments where wiring is impractical, such as in space. My goal, however, is to apply this concept to a system that will convert the photons into electrical power to charge a capacitor which is then dispelled into a load. I am tasked with creating a system that can demonstrate power-beaming with high enough efficiency so that I can reliably charge a device. This technology holds promise for mitigating the environmental impact associated with disposable electrical components and the manufacturing processes involved in their production. Additionally, its application could extend to nanotechnologies and compact computing systems, where space constraints and rapid energy delivery are critical. This emerging technology represents a novel area of research with the potential to revolutionize energy transfer and utilization, opening avenues for further exploration and innovation in the field.