Dielectrophoretic nanoparticle propellant injection with plasmonic acceleration

Jaykob Maser, Joshua Rovey

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Abstract

We describe the concept of a dielectrophoretic propellant injector and its inclusion in a plasmonic-based, small-satellite propulsion system. Thrust is achieved by applying a plasmon generated non-uniform electromagnetic field, and corresponding dielectrophoretic force, to net-neutral nanoparticles.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Title of host publicationRAPID 2018 - 2018 IEEE Research and Applications of Photonics In Defense Conference
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
Pages151-154
Number of pages4
ISBN (Electronic)9781538653494
DOIs
StatePublished - Oct 24 2018
Externally publishedYes
Event1st IEEE Research and Applications of Photonics In Defense Conference, RAPID 2018 - Mirimar Beach, United States
Duration: Aug 22 2018Aug 24 2018

Publication series

NameRAPID 2018 - 2018 IEEE Research and Applications of Photonics In Defense Conference

Other

Other1st IEEE Research and Applications of Photonics In Defense Conference, RAPID 2018
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityMirimar Beach
Period8/22/188/24/18

Keywords

  • plasmonics
  • propulsion
  • satellite

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Electronic, Optical and Magnetic Materials
  • Atomic and Molecular Physics, and Optics
  • Safety Research
  • Electrical and Electronic Engineering
  • Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering

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