Millimeter wave technology for space power beaming

The design and development of millimeter-wave rectennas and power beaming systems are reported. The history of power beaming, the basic components of a high-frequency power beaming system, the advancement of millimeter-wave rectenna technology, and possible terrestrial, space, and lunar applications are discussed. >

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