Sentences with phrase «large light sails»
Our analysis shows that beams used for powering large light sails could yield parameters that are consistent with FRBs,» the researchers wrote in the study.
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Rather than using multibillion - dollar laser arrays to boost small light sails to relativistic speeds for one - time flybys, Heller and Hippke propose using starlight alone to send larger sails on more leisurely journeys that would take them to all three stars in the Alpha Centauri system and leave them parked in orbits there.
It uses pure light, reflecting off the sail, so you want a large area to collect a lot of photons and you want it highly reflective so you get a high efficiency of them bouncing off.
Gondolas sail guests around the Mediterranean's largest swimming pool, five giant aquariums reflect the Earth's oceans in the restaurants and spa, a swimming reef provides an aquatic haven to explore, a dramatic amphitheatre seating 900 will hosts world - class entertainment and spectacular light shows are set to adorn the night skies.