Holographic structures for interstellar exploration

Author Identifier (ORCID)

Martina Mrongovius: https://orcid.org/0009-0001-9529-4659

Abstract

Journey times and scientific data return are two challenges to Space exploration. Holographic structures that enable novel beam steering methods are being considered for the laser propulsion of ultra-light sail craft as well as for the encoding and the transmission of data. This paper explores ideas developed in conversation with a number of researchers and key innovations that could enable future technologies, along with a series of holograms that are being launched into Space on an Alpha CubeSat. Current research into photonics structures-including metasurfaces and optical data transmission have extended the applications holographic structures. These understandings and advanced materials are of great interest to the Space exploration community. This paper looks particularly at interstellar exploration and the proposed use of light-sails to travel to the outer regions of our solar system and beyond to nearby star systems.

Document Type

Conference Proceeding

Date of Publication

2023

Publication Title

Proceeding of the 12th International Symposium on Display Holography

Publisher

Jinsaem Media

School

School of Arts and Humanities

RAS ID

82345

Event Dates

29 June - 1 July 2023

Event Venue

Seoul, South Korea

ISBN

979-11-91419-33-7

Comments

Mrongovius, M. (2023). Holographic structures for interstellar exploration. International Symposium on Display Holography Proceedings. https://www.academia.edu/124933884/Holographic_Structures_for_Interstellar_Exploration

First Page

294

Last Page

308

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