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Wednesday 26 September 2012

Nano Technology Now - Photonic Muscle

Using polarisation direction as a mechanism for switching molecules and macro materials between stable shapes.

Here to control the fine tuning of a huge gossamer mirror.

Multiplexing lasers avoids the need for wiring.


Makes me think of implementing cellular automaton rules on a two dimensional membrane.

NASA Innovative Advanced Concepts


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