Stable induced alignment of mini mirrors for solar energy concentration and other optical functions

A method for rotating elements for directed reflection of light, comprising the steps of

• a) embedding a mini-mirror in each of said elements;
• b) forming said elements of transparent material on at least one side of said mirrors;
• c) embedding at least one slab in said elements;
• e) orienting said slab approximately perpendicular to each of said mini-mirrors;
• f) applying an external electric field to said to said slab;
• g) inducing an electric dipole in said slab;
• and
• h) rotating said elements due to the torque interaction of said electric field and said induced dipole.

A focusing and directing concentrator of reflected light comprising:

• a) at least one rotatable dielectric element;
• b) a mini-mirror embedded said element;
• c) said element being transparent on at least one side of said mirror;
• d) at least one slab embedded in said dielectric element;
• e) said slab oriented approximately perpendicular to said mirror;
• f) a voltage power supply for applying an external electric field for coupling to said slab;
• g) said electric field producing an induced electric dipole in said slab;
• and
• h) said elements rotating primarily in response to the torque interaction of said electric field and said induced dipole.