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Abstract

A novel optically-switched antenna is proposed, in which a photodiode is embedded into an antenna radiator. In order to avoid the high loss problem in series structures for the integration of photodiodes and patch antenna, a photodiode parallel structure with sensitive radio frequency response is selected for the design. The status of the antenna while at work can be effectively adjusted by illumination. Its reflection coefficient and radiation gain vary with the exposure of photodiode to light illumination and non-illumination state. The simulation and experiment of this design at 1.52 GHz produce an obvious effect on light control with a maximum 6.6 dB gain variation on omnidirectional pattern. It is thus deemed suitable for speed measurement and occlusion detection in remote wireless sensor networks and other applications.

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Dr. Peiying Lin

Dr. Jiangtao Huangfu