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PURPOSE:
To obtain 3D photonic crystals by the method of self-organization and
ordering of colloidal nanoparticles in electrolyte solutions with subsequent fixation in an elastic gel matrix.
OBJECTIVE:
To grow colloid crystals in zero gravity, to fix the crystal structure
by photocuring, to deliver the obtained materials to Earth.
EXPECTED RESULTS:
The unique optical properties of photonic crystals make them a promising
product for use in highly efficient optical communications and data
processing applications. The use of photonic crystals will allow
significantly improving noise immunity and data processing rates.
EXPERIMENT RESULTS:
Returned to Earth is the 3DPCU main unit with samples of the obtained
photonic crystals.
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