Laplace-Pressure Actuation of Liquid Metal Devices For Reconfigurable Electromagnetics

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Main Author:	Cumby, Brad Lee
Language:	English
Published:	University of Cincinnati / OhioLINK 2014
Subjects:	Electromagnetism Liquid metal Laplace pressure Microfluidics Reconfigurable Antenna Galinstan
Online Access:	http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=ucin1406880728

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spelling	ndltd-OhioLink-oai-etd.ohiolink.edu-ucin14068807282021-08-03T06:26:29Z Laplace-Pressure Actuation of Liquid Metal Devices For Reconfigurable Electromagnetics Cumby, Brad Lee Electromagnetism Liquid metal Laplace pressure Microfluidics Reconfigurable Antenna Galinstan Present day electronics are now taking on small form factors, unexpected uses, adaptability, and other features that only a decade ago were unimaginable even for most engineers. These electronic devices, such as tablets, smart phones, wearable sensors, and others, have further had a profound impact on how society interacts, works, maintains health, etc. To optimize electronics a growing trend has been to both minimize the physical space taken up by the individual electronic components as well as to maximize the number of functionalities in a single electronic device, forming a compact and efficient package. To accomplish this challenge in one step, many groups have used a design that has reconfigurable electromagnetic properties, maximizing the functionality density of the device. This would allow the replacement of multiple individual components into an integrated system that would achieve a similar result as the separate individual devices while taking up less space. For example, could a device have a reconfigurable antenna, allowing it optimal communication in various settings and across multiple communication bands, thus increasing functionality, range, and even reducing total device size. Thus far a majority of such reconfigurable devices involve connecting/disconnecting various physically static layouts to achieve a summation of individual components that give rise to multiple effects. However, this is not an ideal situation due to the fact that the individual components whether connected or not are taking up real-estate as well as electrical interference with adjacent connected components. This dissertation focuses on the reconfigurability of the metallic component of the electronic device, specifically microwave devices. This component used throughout this dissertation is that of an eutectic liquid metal alloy. The liquid metal allows the utilization of both the inherent compact form (spherical shape) of a liquid in the lowest energy state and the fact that it is resilient and shapeable to allow for reconfigurability. In this dissertation, first background information is given on the existing technology for reconfigurable microwave devices and the basic principles that these mechanisms are based upon. Then a new reconfigurable method is introduced that utilizes Laplace pressure. Materials that are associated with using liquid metals are discussed and an overall systematic view is given to provide a set of proof of concepts that are more applied and understandable by electronic designers and engineers. Finally a novel approach to making essential measurements of liquid metal microwave devices is devised and discussed. This dissertation encompasses a complete device design from materials used for fabrication, fabrication methods and measurement processes to provide a knowledge base for designing liquid metal microwave devices. 2014-09-12 English text University of Cincinnati / OhioLINK http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=ucin1406880728 http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=ucin1406880728 unrestricted This thesis or dissertation is protected by copyright: all rights reserved. It may not be copied or redistributed beyond the terms of applicable copyright laws.
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topic	Electromagnetism Liquid metal Laplace pressure Microfluidics Reconfigurable Antenna Galinstan
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Laplace-Pressure Actuation of Liquid Metal Devices For Reconfigurable Electromagnetics

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