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High-Power Laser Drives Motion in Ultra-thin Photonic Crystal Lightsails via Radiation Pressure
Lucas Norder, Ata Keşkekler, Richard A. Norte
Laser-driven lightsails have emerged as a promising route for accelerating ultralight spacecraft to high speeds using beamed optical energy. Realizing this concept pushes the limit…
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High-Stress Si3N4 Reflective Membranes Monolithically Integrated with Cavity Bragg Mirrors
Megha Khokhar, Lucas Norder, Paolo M. Sberna +1
High-stress silicon nitride (Si3N4) membranes represent the state-of-the-art for cavity optomechanics, combining ultralow dissipation, optical transparency, and full compatibility…