Electrostatic motor
An electrostatic motor is an electrical machine that uses electrical fields to convert electrical work into mechanical work. In electrostatic motors, the force exerted on a charge by an electric field is converted into motion . The electrostatic motor is a special form of the electric motor . Its use is limited to experimental applications because of the relatively high voltage and poor efficiency . For macroscopic applications, the voltage required is several kilovolts . It is noteworthy that the motor can develop its full torque at standstill without current flowing. There are possible applications in nanotechnology , since the motor can be manufactured with a 2-dimensional structure. The electrostatic drive concept is one of the most important drive principles of microactuators .
See also
literature
- Helmut F. Schlaak: Components of microactuators . Darmstadt University of Technology.
Further reading:
- Oleg D. Jefimenko: Electrostatic Motors, Their History, Types And Principles of Operation . Electret Scientific Company, Star City, West Virginia 1973.