From The Editor

  1. Quantum Receivers And Navigating Quantum-State Space 9/29/2023

    We live in a connected world in which the volume of data is growing by leaps and bounds. Sharing that data is getting increasingly difficult but, thanks to quantum technology – including quantum receivers – we might just be able to unjam the information highway.

  2. Beyond Wireless: Why mmWaves Are More Than Just 5G Enablers 9/25/2023

    mmWave technology made its name by helping power 5G communications. But it’s a much more dynamic technology than that, used in industries from aerospace to wireless backhaul. Here we explore ways mmWaves are being tested for use in five different industries.

  3. Why The U.S. Military Is “Struggling To Modernize” 9/21/2023

    Since World War II, there has been no more urgent demand for the service to adopt new technologies and weapon systems due to the formidable Chinese military threat. So, what’s standing in the way?

  4. AMTA 2023 – Novel Solutions To Challenging Measurement Problems 9/18/2023

    AMTA 2023 – the premier conference dedicated to the field of antenna and related measurements – is just around the corner. Let’s take a look at what you can expect if you can attend.

  5. How Space Agencies Keep Electronics Safe In The Final Frontier 9/13/2023

    Safety is job one, something that is especially true in the harsh environment of space. With so many ways for electronics to go bad, what is being done to keep us safe when exploring the heavens?

  6. The Wow! Signal: 72 Seconds That Still Remain A Mystery 9/7/2023

    The "Wow! signal" is the name given to a strong and unusual radio signal detected by Dr. Jerry R. Ehman on August 15, 1977. This signal was detected at Ohio State University's Big Ear radio telescope, which was used for the SETI program. The Wow! signal is notable for being one of the most famous and intriguing potential instances of a signal from an extraterrestrial civilization.

  7. Nuclear Dreams: The Race To Build Project Orion 9/6/2023

    ​Project Orion was a conceptual design for a spacecraft propulsion system that was developed during the late 1950s and early 1960s. Ambitious and innovative, the project's goal was to develop a spacecraft capable of carrying humans to distant destinations – including Mars and beyond – using nuclear explosions for propulsion.

  8. iPhone 15 To Be Launched At Wonderlust – Will Its 6G Capability Be An Upgrade Over 5G? 9/1/2023

    Apple is expected to release the iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Pro at its annual launch event, Wonderlust. The phones will support 6G but is that going to be an improvement over 5G?

  9. What To Ask When Selecting Antennas For EMC Testing 8/30/2023

    Choosing the right antennas for EMC testing is crucial. Different antennas have different radiation patterns, frequency ranges, and polarization characteristics. Selecting antennas that accurately represent the intended operational environment of the DUT is essential for accurate testing results.

  10. Low-Tech Drones – 1, Kursk Airfield – 0 (Allegedly) 8/29/2023

    Ukraine claimed it struck five Russian fighter jets in a kamikaze drone attack on the Kursk airfield in Russia, approximately 100 miles from the Ukrainian-Russian border. The drones in question are made of “waxed cardboard and rubber bands” by an Australian engineering company.