The POLYNICES paper, “Photonics-enabled millimeter-wave phase arrays based on dielectric rod antennas”, is now available online.
Authored by G. Carpintero, D. Headland, A. Piroutiniya, M. Ali, L. González-Guerrero, C. Tsokos, H. Avramopoulos, Z. Tegegne, G. Schwanke, M. Deumer, S. Nellen, S. Lauck, L. Liebermeister, and R. Kohlhaas, this paper tackles a critical challenge in the evolution of wireless communication systems.
As mobile networks demand faster speeds and more reliable connectivity, future systems will increasingly depend on phase arrays operating in the millimeter-wave and Terahertz frequency ranges. RF photonics offers an innovative approach to addressing the challenges of broadband beam-steerable RF antenna arrays by combining the advantages of both photonics and RF technologies. However, achieving efficient emission from multi-element semiconductor arrays requires the use of dielectric rod antennas, which are vital for optimal performance.
This invited paper was presented at the 2024 IEEE Photonics Conference (IPC) in Rome, Italy. It provides valuable insights into how dielectric rod antennas can significantly enhance the scalability and efficiency of phase arrays, bringing us closer to the deployment of next-generation wireless communication systems.
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