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Solar sail from DNA
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Kim G. S. Øyhus
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PostPosted: Sun Apr 27, 2008 8:10 am    Post subject: Solar sail from DNA Reply with quote
I got this idea for producing solar sails that is on the order
of 100 times lighter, by using DNA as a template for the metal:

http://kim.oyhus.no/Solar_sail.html

Should work as mirrors for solar collectors as well.

And since it is more pliable than film, it could be packet
compactly in a rolled roll for transportation.

Kim0
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