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Macroscopic and direct light propulsion of bulk graphene material

Authors :
Yanhong Lu
Huicong Chang
Yi Huang
Yanfeng Ma
Peishuang Xiao
Yongsheng Chen
Yingpeng Wu
Jian-Guo Tian
Ningbo Yi
Zhi-Bo Liu
Xiao-Qing Yan
Kai Zhao
Tengfei Zhang
Source :
Nature Photonics. 9:471-476
Publication Year :
2015
Publisher :
Springer Science and Business Media LLC, 2015.

Abstract

It has been a great challenge to achieve the direct light manipulation of matter on a bulk scale. In this work the direct light propulsion of matter is observed on a macroscopic scale using a bulk graphene-based material. The unique structure and properties of graphene, and the novel morphology of the bulk three-dimensional linked graphene material make it capable not only of absorbing light at various wavelengths but also of emitting energetic electrons efficiently enough to drive the bulk material, following Newtonian mechanics. Thus, the unique photonic and electronic properties of individual graphene sheets are manifested in the response of the bulk state. These results offer an exciting opportunity to bring about bulkscale light manipulation with the potential to realize long-sought applications in areas such as the solar sail and space transportation driven directly by sunlight.

Details

ISSN :
17494893 and 17494885
Volume :
9
Database :
OpenAIRE
Journal :
Nature Photonics
Accession number :
edsair.doi.dedup.....f12f800fe8a0e2ad689486c37adc2a20
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1038/nphoton.2015.105