On the potential for viruses as nano microwave transmitters

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Abstract

In this paper, we report the potential use of airborne viruses as nano transmitters of mechanical and microwave signatures. Specifically, we treat the virion (virus particle) as a thin core-shell spherical structure with mechanical and electrical properties assigned and use Comsol Multiphysics to determine the mechanical natural modes of vibration. We then approximate how these may be used for the purpose of generating electromagnetic radiation, effectively making the virion behave as nano radio transmitter in the microwave band.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication2021 51st European Microwave Conference, EuMC 2021: Proceedings
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
Pages614-617
Number of pages4
ISBN (Electronic)9782874870637
ISBN (Print)9782665447218
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 02 Jun 2022
Event51st European Microwave Conference, EuMC 2021 - London, United Kingdom
Duration: 04 Apr 202206 Apr 2022

Publication series

NameEuropean Microwave Conference, EuMC

Conference

Conference51st European Microwave Conference, EuMC 2021
Country/TerritoryUnited Kingdom
CityLondon
Period04/04/202206/04/2022

Keywords

  • mechanical to electromagnetic conversion
  • Nano core-shell particles
  • scattering
  • virus

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Computer Networks and Communications
  • Electrical and Electronic Engineering
  • Electronic, Optical and Magnetic Materials
  • Instrumentation

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