Laser Propulsion consists of using energy from a remotely located laser to heat a low molecular weight gas to extremely high temperatures then expand the gas through a nozzle to provide thrust. Because of the potential for significantly higher specific impulse than chemical propulsion and adequate thrust to provide reasonable transit times, laser propulsion can be considered for a wide range of mission applications. This report is an overview of the status of Continuous Laser Propulsion and is based on the AFOSR Laser Propulsion Workshop held at the University of Illinois on 8-10 February 1988. Laser propulsion. (mjm)


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    Title :

    Proceedings of Air Force Office of Scientific Research Workshop on Laser Propulsion. Held in Washington, D.C. on February 8-10, 1988


    Contributors:

    Publication date :

    1988


    Size :

    282 pages


    Type of media :

    Report


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English