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Performance Analysis of Optical Wireless Channel Based on Beamforming Techniques Using Advanced Modulation Schemes

Tikrit Journal of Engineering Sciences
The need for a very high data rate in the next-generation wireless network is growing, and optical wireless communication has become one of the best options for addressing this important problem. The optical system endures power and bandwidth losses due
Lwaa Faisal Abdulameer, Adil Fadhil Mushatet, Tania Tariq Salim   +2 more
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Coherent Radio-Over-Fiber and Millimeter-Wave Radio Seamless Transmission System for Resilient Access Networks

IEEE Photonics Journal, 2012
We propose a millimeter-wave (MMW) coherent radio-over-fiber (RoF) transmission system for application to an access network with a direct broadband last-mile wireless connection to an optical fiber network.
A. Kanno, P. T. Dat, T. Kuri, I. Hosako, T. Kawanishi, Y. Yoshida, Y. Yasumura, K. Kitayama   +7 more
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Wood‐Derived Nanocellulose‐Biocarbon Fresnel‐Zone Plate Lenses for Sub‐THz Frequency Applications

Advanced Materials Technologies, EarlyView.
Wood‐derived nanocellulose and lignin‐based biocarbon were combined to fabricate fully bio‐based Fresnel zone plate (FZP) lenses for sub‐terahertz frequencies. These sustainable FZP lenses exhibit low dielectric loss and high directivity, achieving performance comparable to that of metallic references, and remain functional under environmental stress ...
Riikka Haataja, Mikko Kokkonen, Niina Halonen, Sami Myllymäki, Umair Rafique, Mandeep Singh, Ossi Laitinen, Heli Jantunen, Kristiina Oksman, Henrikki Liimatainen   +9 more
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3D Printing of Soft Robotic Systems: Advances in Fabrication Strategies and Future Trends

Advanced Robotics Research, EarlyView.
Collectively, this review systematically examines 3D‐printed soft robotics, encompassing material selections, function integration, and manufacturing methodologies. Meanwhile, fabrication strategies are analyzed in order of increasing complexity, highlighting persistent challenges with proposed solutions.
Changjiang Liu, Bin Cui, Xumin Huang, Xiaoyu (Rayne) Zheng, T. Thang Vo‐Doan, Ruirui Qiao   +5 more
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Soft Actuators Integrated with Control and Power Units: Approaching Wireless Autonomous Soft Robots

Advanced Robotics Research, EarlyView.
Soft robots exhibit significant development potential in various applications. However, there are still key technical challenges regarding material improvement, structure design and components integration. This review focuses on the development and challenge of soft actuators, power components, and control components in untethered intelligent soft ...
Renwu Shi, Feifei Pan, Xiaobin Ji
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Optical Wireless Data and Power Transfer for In‐Body Electronic Devices: A Proof‐of‐Concept Study Using Ex Vivo Porcine Samples

IET Optoelectronics
This study presents a proof‐of‐concept system for the joint wireless transfer of data and power to in‐body electronic devices (IEDs) using near‐infrared (NIR) light technology.
Syifaul Fuada, Mariella Särestöniemi, Marcos Katz   +2 more
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Demonstration of 50 Gbps Long-Haul D-Band Radio-over-Fiber System with 2D-Convolutional Neural Network Equalizer for Joint Phase Noise and Nonlinearity Mitigation

Sensors
High demand for 6G wireless has made photonics-aided D-band (110–170 GHz) communication a research priority. Photonics-aided technology integrates optical and wireless communications to boost spectral efficiency and transmission distance.
Yachen Jiang, Sicong Xu, Qihang Wang, Jie Zhang, Jingtao Ge, Jingwen Lin, Yuan Ma, Siqi Wang, Zhihang Ou, Wen Zhou   +9 more
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A High Sensitivity Strain Sensor Based on the Zero-Group-Birefringence Effect in a Selective-Filling High Birefringent Photonic Crystal Fiber

IEEE Photonics Journal, 2018
A selective-filling high birefringent photonic crystal fiber (SF-HBPCF) based Sagnac interferometer (SI) was demonstrated. The SF-HBPCF was achieved by infiltrating a high index liquid into two symmetrical air holes of the innermost layer of an index ...
Tingting Han, Yan-ge Liu, Zhi Wang, Junqi Guo, Jie Yu   +4 more
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A Superlubricated Magnetically Steerable Microcatheter with Integrated Optical and Fluidic Channels

Advanced Robotics Research, EarlyView.
A magnetically steerable microcatheter with integrated optical and fluidic channels is developed for multifunctional navigation in tortuous anatomical environments. A surface‐grafted hydrogel coating enables low‐friction actuation. The device demonstrates stable light and fluid delivery during magnetic manipulation, offering a compact platform for ...
Yuntian Du, Ruokun He, Luqi Li, Hesheng Wang, Zhuo‐Chen Ma, Bing Han   +5 more
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Waveguide Photoactuators: Materials, Fabrication, and Applications

Advanced Robotics Research, EarlyView.
Waveguide photoactuators convert guided light into mechanical motion. Their tethered‐flexible design enables minimally invasive surgery and confined‐space robotics. This review aims to guide materials selection, device design, and system integration, accelerating the transition of waveguide photoactuators from laboratory prototypes to versatile ...
Minjie Xi, Hemin Pan, Yang Zong, Yongfeng Mei, Jizhai Cui   +4 more
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