Inertial confinement fusion (ICF) utilizing an anitprotoncatalyzed target is discussed as a possible source of propulsion for rapid interplanetary manned space missions. The relevant compression, ignition, and thrust mechanisms are presented. Progress on an experiment presently in progress at the Phillips Laboratory, Kirtland AFB, NM to demonstrate proof-of-principle is reviewed.


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    Title :

    An antiproton driver for ICF propulsion


    Contributors:
    Chiang, Pi-Ren (author) / Lewis, R. A. (author) / Smith, G. A. (author) / Gazze, C. (author) / Higman, K. (author) / Newton, R. (author) / Chiaverini, M. (author) / Dailey, J. (author) / Surratt, M. (author) / Werthman, W. Lance (author)


    Publication date :

    1993-11-01


    Type of media :

    Miscellaneous


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English




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