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Inspired by: scientists/researchers » Optical lifting demonstrated for the first time

version: 1 / created: 2010-12-08
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Originally submitted by: Aharon Hauptman
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Source of inspiration

Scientists/researchers (incl. reports, plans and statements)

The source of the Weak Signal is

http://www.physorg.com/news/2010-12-optical-video.html

Signal's headline

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Optical lifting demonstrated for the first time

Signal's description

(approx. 150 words)
Please describe the Weak Signal (approx. 150 words)
Scientists observed and experimentally verified a micrometer-scale object being lifted by a beam of laser light. Optical lifting may be useful for improving the design of solar sails for interstellar space travel. The scientists described the findings as “almost like the first stages of what the Wright brothers did”.

Keywords

Space, Optical Lifting, Space travel, Solar sail, Photonics

Mini-description

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Scientists observed and experimentally verified a micrometer-scale object being lifted by a beam of laser light. Optical lifting may be useful for improving the design of solar sails for interstellar space travel.

Signal's first apperance

2005-now

Signal's potential evolution

It could lead to...
issue type of issue/development potential impact on society timeframe for the issue to become at least 50% probable
#1 New technologies for space travel new/emerging
 		mainly beneficial
 		now-2050

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Level 3: important for the European Union
Level 4: important for the whole world