Abstract Field propulsion systems were proposed by many researchers to overcome the speed limit of the conventional space propulsion system. Field propulsion system can be propelled without mass expulsion; its propulsion principle can induce a propulsive force (i.e., thrust) that arises from the interaction of the substantial physical structure. This notion is based on the assumption that space as a vacuum possesses a substantial physical structure. This evaluation examines the substantial physical structure regarding the space–time from both General Relativity in the view of a macroscopic structure and Quantum Field Theory in the view of a microscopic structure. Thus, several kinds of field propulsion system can be proposed by making these choices considering the structure of physical space.

    Highlights ► Field propulsion system is propelled without mass expulsion. ► Propulsion theory is not based on momentum thrust but based on pressure thrust. ► Thrust arises from the interaction of the substantial physical structure. ► Spaceship is propelled against space–time structure. ► Space as a vacuum possesses a substantial physical structure.


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    Title :

    Field propulsion systems for space travel


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    Published in:

    Acta Astronautica ; 82 , 2 ; 215-220


    Publication date :

    2012-02-29


    Size :

    6 pages




    Type of media :

    Article (Journal)


    Type of material :

    Electronic Resource


    Language :

    English




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