P1_5 Relativistic Optics Strikes Back

Authors

  • Riley Connors
  • Katie Dexter
  • Joshua Argyle
  • Cameron Scoular

Abstract

This paper expands upon previous work on relativistic optics by investigating the radiation pressure exerted on a vessel travelling at relativistic speeds toward a Sun-like star. It is concluded that a power of 1.3x1019W is required to keep the vessel moving at γ=1000 against the radiation pressure.

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Published

11-12-2012

How to Cite

Connors, R., Dexter, K., Argyle, J., & Scoular, C. (2012). P1_5 Relativistic Optics Strikes Back. Physics Special Topics, 11(1). Retrieved from https://journals.le.ac.uk/index.php/pst/article/view/2094

Issue

Vol. 11 No. 1 (2012): Physics Special Topics

Section

Articles