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.
Jet engine with electromagnetic field excitation of expendable solid-state material
Acta Astronautica ; 129 ; 211-213
2016-08-21
3 pages
Article (Journal)
Electronic Resource
English
<italic>EMF</italic> , electromagnetic field , kWe , kilowatt electrical , MWe , Megawatt electrical , N , Newton force , mN , mili Newton , µN , micro Newton , Q , quality factor of a resonant circuit , ED , Electrodynamics Desorption , ISSR , Ion Self-Sputtering Recycling , Jet thrust , Electromagnetic field , Momentum , Desorption , Sputtering
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