WALTHAM,Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Fractal Antenna Systems today disclosed that it has successfully tested a device capable of diverting electromagnetic radiation, thereby producing the ‘deflector shield’ long sought in science fiction movies, television, stories, and video games.
The device is a variation of the invisibility cloak technology, invented by the firm’s CEO, Nathan Cohen. That technology was issued the world’s first patent (8253639) in August 2012.The deflector shield aspect is patent pending.
Notes inventor Cohen: “A deflector shield uses cloak technology not to hide an object but to pass radiation around it. There is no attempt to ‘image’. Not only is the power deflected safely to the other side, but there is virtually no change to the object caused by the radiation pressure, unlike a mirror or an absorber. There is no ‘bounce back’. This is truly a new and novel technology.”
The deflector shield was constructed as a snug vest and worn by one of the firm’s team. The vest comprised an inner copper layer and fractal-shaped metamaterials conforming around it. Subject Justin had virtually 90% of the electromagnetic power from microwaves diverted around him. “Justin wasn’t hiding inside a cloak, he was wearing it, like a modern armored vest,” said Cohen. “If you played Star Wars at microwaves you’d be losing to him right now. You couldn’t take him down.”
Added Cohen, “It’s a testament to the power of our fractal antenna technology which continues to be many years ahead of the pack, for the benefit of our customers.”
Cohen will be demonstrating the invisibility cloak technology at the Radio Club of America in New York City on November 16, 2012.
ABOUT FRACTAL ANTENNA SYSTEMS, INC.
Fractal Antenna Systems, Inc. ( http://www.fractenna.com ) supplies products for the world's most demanding wireless, and electromagnetic applications. Backed by over three dozen U.S., and international patents, plus dozens of patents pending, Fractal Antenna Systems is the recognized pioneer in fractal technology, with extensive research and field experience over 18 years in business. The company is a privately held and headquartered in Waltham, Massachusetts, USA.