2009/12/05 by Alexander Feigel, Feigel, Alexander · 1 citation
Physics and Astronomy · #Cosmology and Gravitation Theories #FOS: Physical sciences #Quantum Physics (quant-ph) #Quantum and Classical Electrodynamics #Solar and Space Plasma Dynamics #quant-ph
paper · pdf · doi:10.48550/arxiv.0912.1031
4 pages, 2 figures
arxiv created 2009/12/05 · openalex publication_date 2009/12/05 · arxiv updated 2009/12/08 · openalex created_date 2025/10/10 · openalex updated_date 2026/07/28
Here we show that self-propulsion in quantum vacuum may be achieved by rotating or aggregating magneto-electric nano-particles. The back-action follows from changes in momentum of electro-magnetic zero-point fluctuations, generated in magneto-electric materials. This effect may provide new tools for investigation of the quantum nature of our world. It might also serve in the future as a "quantum wheel" to correct satellite orientation in space.