If I had a strong source of radio-frequency photons, can these be converted to electricity like a solar panel does for light?
If I had a strong source of radio-frequency photons, can these be converted to electricity like a solar panel does for light?
Rectenna
It’s the basis for the receiving end of “beaming” power (long distance; not the induction kind used in wireless chargers).
Oh, it’s Rectifying antenna! Phew!
Rectum? Damn near killed 'im!
I like that there’s a direct analog for light and it makes use of semiconductor as well.
You can “receive” and therefore energy-harvest infrared with semiconductor antennas and circuits. Still a research thing, but could be an interesting add-on on the back of solar panels one day.