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Prof. Amir Mortazawi introduces robust wireless power transfer

EECS: Electrical and Computer Engineering
January 25, 2018
Compared to conventional methods of wireless power, which require a specific distance and alignment, Prof. Mortazawi's version operates over a range of distances and orientations without a drop in power.| Short Read
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