Wireless power transfer via strongly coupled magnetic resonances

Science. 2007 Jul 6;317(5834):83-6. doi: 10.1126/science.1143254. Epub 2007 Jun 7.

Abstract

Using self-resonant coils in a strongly coupled regime, we experimentally demonstrated efficient nonradiative power transfer over distances up to 8 times the radius of the coils. We were able to transfer 60 watts with approximately 40% efficiency over distances in excess of 2 meters. We present a quantitative model describing the power transfer, which matches the experimental results to within 5%. We discuss the practical applicability of this system and suggest directions for further study.

Publication types

  • Research Support, U.S. Gov't, Non-P.H.S.