Convex Optimization of Wireless Power Transfer Systems With Multiple Transmitters

Wireless power transfer systems with multiple transmitters promise advantages of higher transfer efficiencies and focusing effects over single-transmitter systems. From the standard formulation, straightforward maximization of the power transfer efficiency is not trivial. By reformulating the problem, a convex optimization problem emerges, which can be solved efficiently. Further, using Lagrangian duality theory, analytical results are found for the achievable maximum power transfer efficiency and all parameters involved. With these closed-form results, planar and coaxial wireless power transfer setups are investigated.

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