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This paper aims to suggest a new thermonuclear space propulsion and electric generator for aerospace.
Methods of thermonuclear physics are used for research.
The paper applies, develops and researches mini-sized Micro-AB thermonuclear reactors for space propulsion and space power systems. These small engines directly convert the high-speed charged particles produced in the thermonuclear reactor into vehicle thrust or vehicle electricity with maximum efficiency. The simplest AB-thermonuclear propulsion offered allows spaceships to reach speeds of 20,000-50,000 km/s (1/6 of light speed) for fuel ratio 0.1 and produces a huge amount of useful electric energy. The offered propulsion system permits flight to any planet of the solar system in a short time and to the nearest non-Sun stars by E-being or intellectual robots during a single human life period.
Technical limitations may be apparent.
The theory of this propulsion and electric generator is developed and possibilities researched.
Simplest AB-thermonuclear space propulsion and electric generator
Aircraft Engineering and Aerospace Technology ; 80 , 1 ; 11-17
2008-01-25
7 pages
Aufsatz (Zeitschrift)
Elektronische Ressource
Englisch
Simplest AB-thermonuclear space propulsion and electric generator
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