Beamed Energy Propulsion: Fourth International Symposium on Beamed Energy Propulsion (AIP Conference Proceedings) |  | Creators: Kimiya Komurasaki, Takashi Yabe, Shigeaki Uchida, Akihiro Sasoh Publisher: American Institute of Physics Category: Book
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Media: Hardcover Edition: 1 Number Of Items: 1 Pages: 665 Shipping Weight (lbs): 2.5 Dimensions (in): 9.5 x 6.5 x 1.6
ISBN: 0735403228 Dewey Decimal Number: 523 EAN: 9780735403222 ASIN: 0735403228
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This proceedings provides the latest progress in the field of advanced space propulsion systems powered by laser, microwave, and charged beams, covering aspects from fundamental issues to future space exploration plans. Topics include: fluid dynamics in air-breathing laser propulsion; laser supported detonation and energy deposition; lightcraft; laser in-tube thruster; ablative propulsion and microthrusters; liquid propellant; microwave and ion beam propulsion; power sources; entropia laser initiative; measurement techniques and facilities; systems and missions, as well as new concepts.
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