2011 Fiscal Year Final Research Report
Study on a photon actuator for control of geophysical instruments
| Project/Area Number |
21740321
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| Research Category |
Grant-in-Aid for Young Scientists (B)
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| Allocation Type | Single-year Grants |
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| Research Field |
Solid earth and planetary physics
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| Research Institution | The University of Tokyo |
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Principal Investigator |
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| Project Period (FY) |
2009 – 2011
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| Keywords | 固体地球物理学 / 地球観測 / 光アクチュエータ |
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| Research Abstract |
Feasibility and potential performance of a photon actuator that utilizes radiation pressure to generate feedback forces necessary in geophysical instrumentation such as seismometers, tiltmeters, accelerometers (gravimeters) on satellites has been studied in this project. By testing controllability of a tiny proof mass that is supported by a magnetic levitation system, the feasibility and effectiveness of the photon actuator was successfully demonstrated.
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