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Scattering properties of carbon nanotube arrays

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  25 November 2010

Andrea G. Chiariello ,
Carlo Forestiere ,
Antonio Maffucci  and
Giovanni Miano
Andrea G. Chiariello*
Affiliation:
Department of Electrical Engineering, University of Naples Federico II, via Claudio 21, Naples 80125, Italy. Phone: +39 081 7683505.
Carlo Forestiere
Affiliation:
Department of Electrical Engineering, University of Naples Federico II, via Claudio 21, Naples 80125, Italy. Phone: +39 081 7683505.
Antonio Maffucci
Affiliation:
Department DAEIMI, University of Cassino, via Di Biasio 43, Cassino 03043, Italy.
Giovanni Miano
Affiliation:
Department DAEIMI, University of Cassino, via Di Biasio 43, Cassino 03043, Italy.
*
Corresponding author: A.G. Chiariello Email: a.chiariello@unina.com
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Abstract

In this paper, we investigate the scattering properties of an array of finite-length single-walled carbon nanotubes (SWCNTs), up to terahertz frequencies. The problem is cast in terms of a Pocklington-like equation. The current density along the CNT is described by a quasi-classical transport model, recently proposed. The numerical solution is obtained by means of the Galerkin method. Case studies are carried out, either referred to isolated SWCNTs and an array of SWCNTs, aimed at investigating the frequency behavior of the scattered field.

Keywords

Nanoantennas modelingScatteringCarbon nanotubes
Type
Original Article
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International Journal of Microwave and Wireless Technologies , Volume 2 , Issue 5 , October 2010 , pp. 445 - 452
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Copyright © Cambridge University Press and the European Microwave Association 2010

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