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Abstract

An apparatus and method provided for utilizing radiation pressure provided by a light wave to generate mechanical work. The apparatus includes a containment chamber constructed to contain the propagation of light waves therein along a predetermined reflected light wave path. The apparatus also an optic switch selectively operable in an open mode and a closed mode, wherein the open mode allows a light wave to enter the containment chamber and the closed mode prevents escape of the light wave from the containment chamber. Further, the apparatus has a reflective mirror positioned at one end of the containment chamber. The reflective mirror has a first reflective surface. The apparatus also includes second reflective surface positioned at a second end of the containment chamber, wherein the predetermined light path extends between the first and second reflective surfaces; and wherein repeated contact of the light path against the first reflective surface allows radiation pressure repeatedly acting upon the first reflective surface to cause the movable reflective mirror to travel along a predetermined path, thereby producing mechanical work.

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