FIELD: propulsion systems.;SUBSTANCE: invention relates to non-traditional propulsion systems, in particular, space vehicles (hereinafter – SV), and it is based on the well-known Casimir effect. A method consists in converting quantum vacuum fluctuations into mechanical motion, for which two-layer uncharged conductive (nano)film is used. The first layer of film is solid, and the second one is made with cylindrical perforation recesses that prevent the formation of virtual photons. As a result, the expected pressure difference of virtual photons from different sides of film creates a small thrust force for motion control, of SV mainly. Technologies of through perforation of film are well developed (for example, they are used to create reverse osmosis membranes). ;EFFECT: obtaining mechanical motion without the cost of the working fluid (fuel) and energy.;1 cl, 4 dwg
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