Input Power Requirements for High-Frequency Gravitational Wave Generators

An analysis is accomplished of the input power requirement of High-Frequency Gravitational Wave (HFGW) generators. Several techniques are explored using both off-the-shelf and advancednanotechnology generator elements. It is concluded that proof-of-concept test, involving N off-the-shelf array elements could be of meter to kilometer length and require 25 MW or less power if array elements are in a staggered arrangement. The power and size of an operational nanotechnology HFGW generator or transmitter device can be greatly reduced by the focusing effect of N radiator pairs. Utilization of conventional piezoelectric Film Bulk Acoustic Resonators (FBARs), tailored and scaled for HFGW generation, could provide the initial commercial generation means. The use of the new infrared-energized ring concept of Woods and the use of a double helix array proposed by Baker may even further reduce the power and size requirements of the device to <<20 W and mm in length and width.