Self-excitation of radio waves in the metal–insulator–metal structure doped with metal nanowires

Abstract

The effect of self-excitation of radio waves in the metal–insulator–metal structure doped with metal nanowires is predicted and its theory is developed. Both the transient stage of self-excitation and the steady-state regime of self-oscillation are analyzed in a fully analytical form. The numerical estimates demonstrate that this effect can be used for diverse practical purposes, in particular, for radio frequency wireless power harvesting. These findings extend the approach developed in nano-optics to the field of electrical engineering.