= Poynting–Robertson effect
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The Poynting–Robertson effect is a phenomenon that describes the interaction between solar radiation and small particles in space, particularly dust and debris in the vicinity of the Sun. It is named after the physicists John Henry Poynting and Howard P. Robertson, who contributed to the understanding of this effect. When a small particle, such as dust, is illuminated by sunlight, it absorbs and re-emits that energy.
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