Theoretical model for an improved radiation pressure micromotor

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Gauthier, RC
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[1] Department of Physics, Laurentian University, Sudbury
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10.1063/1.116864
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O59 [应用物理学];
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A simple modification to an existing radiation pressure micromotor design is modeled. The results indicate that inclining the top surfaces of the micromotor increases the rotation inducing torque by a factor of 2. The direction of rotation can be selected by resizing the radiating light beam's minimum waist. (C) 1996 American Institute of Physics.
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