TimeFlipper
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Graphene..the carbon sheet just one atom thick that conducts heat and electricity...could form the basis of a fuel free spacecraft..
While cutting a graphene sponge with a laser, researchers at Nankai University in China noticed the light propelled it forwards.
They were able to push pieces more than 40cm upwards, after shooting them with lasers and focused sunlight..
The material could be used to make a light powered propulsion system for spacecraft...The best possible rocket is one that doesnt need any fuel, says Paul Lozano of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology..
If anyone is interested in purchasing a 1 centimeter sheet of Graphene, its available on Ebay cheaply..
I cut mine into small squares and made one float on top of a small neodymium magnet ..Iam certain other experiments can be made with the Graphene
While cutting a graphene sponge with a laser, researchers at Nankai University in China noticed the light propelled it forwards.
They were able to push pieces more than 40cm upwards, after shooting them with lasers and focused sunlight..
The material could be used to make a light powered propulsion system for spacecraft...The best possible rocket is one that doesnt need any fuel, says Paul Lozano of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology..
If anyone is interested in purchasing a 1 centimeter sheet of Graphene, its available on Ebay cheaply..
I cut mine into small squares and made one float on top of a small neodymium magnet ..Iam certain other experiments can be made with the Graphene
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