Abstract
We show that designed nanophotonic structures could become multi-band building-block elements of a relativistic light sail, due to their ability to achieve substantial reflectivity and low absorption in the near-IR, significant emissivity in the mid-IR, and a very low mass.
| Original language | English (US) |
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| Title of host publication | 2018 Conference on Lasers and Electro-Optics, CLEO 2018 - Proceedings |
| Subtitle of host publication | QELS_Fundamental Science, CLEO_QELS 2018 |
| Publisher | Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc. |
| ISBN (Electronic) | 9781557528209 |
| ISBN (Print) | 9781943580422 |
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| State | Published - Aug 6 2018 |
| Externally published | Yes |
| Event | 2018 Conference on Lasers and Electro-Optics, CLEO 2018 - San Jose, United States Duration: May 13 2018 → May 18 2018 |
Publication series
| Name | 2018 Conference on Lasers and Electro-Optics, CLEO 2018 - Proceedings |
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Other
| Other | 2018 Conference on Lasers and Electro-Optics, CLEO 2018 |
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| Country/Territory | United States |
| City | San Jose |
| Period | 5/13/18 → 5/18/18 |
Bibliographical note
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