Abstract Electromagnetic field action on a solid-state natural raw material is considered here in the context of producing a mechanical reactive momentum. We suggest the development of a jet engine that possesses fast control and low thrust based on desorption or sputtering of particles flow from a solid surface.

    Highlights A concept of a jet engine based on desorption or ion sputtering of particles from a solid matter is proposed. Desorption and sputtering are being activated by electromagnetic field energy. Appropriate raw materials (consumables) could be solid-state planet or asteroidal regolith, rock, stones, sand, ice and others. Other possible applications of suggested technologies are in material preparation, chemical reactions and building technologies on planets’ surfaces.


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    Title :

    Jet engine with electromagnetic field excitation of expendable solid-state material


    Contributors:

    Published in:

    Acta Astronautica ; 129 ; 211-213


    Publication date :

    2016-08-21


    Size :

    3 pages




    Type of media :

    Article (Journal)


    Type of material :

    Electronic Resource


    Language :

    English





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