Science and Technology

Light Energy to Mechanical Energy Using a Crookes Radiometer

This physics video tutorial provides a basic introduction into the crookes radiometer. A device that uses electromagnetic radiation such as light energy and converts it to mechanical energy. The radiometer is essentially a heat engine – using a temperature gradient to perform mechanical work.

Homopolar Motors:

Voltage Booster Circuit:

Heat Into Electricity:

The Gallon Crusher:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=abXVQZlFPJg