Memory effects are ubiquitous in nature and are particularly relevant at the nanoscale where
the dynamical properties of electrons and ions strongly depend on the history of the system …

This article is a review of the dissipation processes in nanoelectromechanical systems
(NEMS). As NEMS technology becomes more and more prevalent in research and …

Dielectric elastomer actuators (DEAs) are soft, electrically powered actuators that have no
discrete moving parts, yet can exhibit large strains (10%–50%) and moderate stress (∼ 100 …

Reconfigurable antennas, with the ability to radiate more than one pattern at different
frequencies and polarizations, are necessary in modern telecommunication systems. The …

An attractive method to response the current energy crisis and produce sustainable
nonpolluting power source is harvesting energy from our living environment. However, the …

The first general textbook to offer a complete overview of metamaterial theory and its
microwave applications Metamaterials with Negative Parameters represents the only unified …

Photonic technologies have received considerable attention regarding the enhancement of
radiofrequency electrical systems, including high-frequency analogue signal transmission …

In this paper, the historical effects and benefits of Moore's law for semiconductor
technologies are reviewed, and it is offered that the rapid learning curve obtained to the …

As the field of communications networks continues to evolve, the challenging area of
wireless sensor networks is rapidly coming of age. Recent advances have made it possible …

A detailed overview of various design methodologies and enabling technologies for beam-
scanning reflectarray antennas is presented in this article. Numerous advantages of …