Metamaterials for breakthrough space exploration (Conference Presentation)

Artur R. Davoyan

doi:10.1117/12.2632812

3 October 2022 Metamaterials for breakthrough space exploration (Conference Presentation)

Artur R. Davoyan

Proceedings Volume PC12195, Metamaterials, Metadevices, and Metasystems 2022; PC1219514 (2022) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2632812
Event: SPIE Nanoscience + Engineering, 2022, San Diego, California, United States

Abstract

Present day space exploration is hindered by the limitation of propulsion systems. Light sailing has a potential to offer fast and low cost travel across the solar system and beyond. Here we discuss principles of extreme solar and laser sailing. We show that with the availability of proper materials and systems change in space exploration paradigm is possible. We then show that metamaterials are particularly studied for the design of solar and laser sails. We discuss several promising photonic designs and detail our ongoing experimental effort. Finally, we provide an outlook for future of lightsailing for space exploration.

Conference Presentation

Citation Download Citation

Artur R. Davoyan "Metamaterials for breakthrough space exploration (Conference Presentation)", Proc. SPIE PC12195, Metamaterials, Metadevices, and Metasystems 2022, PC1219514 (3 October 2022); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2632812

ACCESS THE FULL ARTICLE

INSTITUTIONAL
Select your institution to access the SPIE Digital Library.

SELECT YOUR INSTITUTION

PERSONAL
Sign in with your SPIE account to access your personal subscriptions or to use specific features such as save to my library, sign up for alerts, save searches, etc.

PERSONAL SIGN IN

No SPIE Account? Create one

PURCHASE THIS CONTENT

SUBSCRIBE TO DIGITAL LIBRARY

50 downloads per 1-year subscription

Members: $195

Non-members: $335 ADD TO CART

25 downloads per 1 - year subscription

Members: $145

Non-members: $250 ADD TO CART

PURCHASE SINGLE ARTICLE

Includes PDF, HTML & Video, when available