Light radiation pressure upon an optically orthotropic surface [CL]

http://arxiv.org/abs/1702.01465


In this paper, we discuss the problem of determination of light radiation pressure force upon an anisotropic surface. The anisotropy of optical parameters is considered to have major and minor axes so the model is called as an orthotropic model. We derive the equations for the force components from the emission, absorption, and reflection, utilizing the modified Maxwell specular-diffuse model. The proposed model can be used as a model of flat solar sail with anisotropically-dispersed wrinkles.

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N. Nerovny
Tue, 7 Feb 17
58/64

Comments: 12 pages