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Laser Photon Force Measurements using a CW Laser

Abstract

The photon force resulting from the non-damaging impact of laser derived photons on a metallic target was measured using a vacuum compatible microbalance. This experiment quantitatively verified that the force resulting from laser photons impacting a reflective surface is measurable and predictable. The photon wavelength is 1064 mn and the laser is a multi-mode 30OW Nd YAG continuous wave (CW) laser.

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Gray, Perry, Edwards, David L., Carruth, M. Ralph, Jr., Munafo, Paul M.. 2002-01-01. Laser Photon Force Measurements using a CW Laser. https://ntrs.nasa.gov/citations/20030005446

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