Laser Drives Motion In Photonic Crystal Lightsails
Researchers have demonstrated laser-driven lightsails that can accelerate ultralight spacecraft to high speeds using beamed optical energy. This advancement utilizes radiation pressure on ultra-thin photonic crystal structures.
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“Laser-driven lightsails have emerged as a promising route for accelerating ultralight spacecraft to high speeds using beamed optical e...”
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