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NASA NTRS · 19910000482

Microwave Levitation Of Small Objects

Abstract

Microwave radiation in resonant cavities used to levitate small objects, according to proposal. Feedback control and atmosphere not needed. Technique conceived for use in experiments on processing of materials in low gravitation of outer space, also used in normal Earth gravitation, albeit under some limitations.

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Watkins, John L., Jackson, Henry W.. 1991-09-01. Microwave Levitation Of Small Objects. https://ntrs.nasa.gov/citations/19910000482

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