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¹Chester F. Carlson Center for Imaging Science, Rochester Institute of Technology, Rochester, New York 14623, USA. aba5677@rit.edu

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Optical wings harness radiation pressure (RP) for thrust and self-orientation. This study designs wings for efficient RP thrust and passive sun-tracking, enabling novel space systems and microscopic devices.

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Area of Science:

Physics
Optics
Aerospace Engineering

Background:

Optical wings are cambered rods utilizing light reflection and transmission.
These interactions generate forces and torques, crucial for potential applications.

Purpose of the Study:

To design optical wings for efficient radiation pressure (RP) thrust.
To engineer wings that self-orient towards a light source via generated torque.

Main Methods:

Numerical ray-tracing analyses were employed.
Torsional stiffness of two distinct wing cross-sections was determined.

Main Results:

The study quantified the torsional stiffness of optical wing designs.
Demonstrated the feasibility of generating both thrust and orienting torque from RP.

Conclusions:

Optical wings can be designed for passive sun-tracking capabilities.
Potential applications include space flight systems and microscopic surface measurement devices.