A Conceptual Tree of Laser Propulsion

An original attempt to develop a conceptual tree for laser propulsion is offered. The tree provides a systematic view for practically all possible laser propulsion concepts and all inter-conceptual links, based on propellant phases and phase transfers. It also helps to see which fields of laser prop...

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Published in:AIP conference proceedings 2008-01, Vol.997 (1), p.592-606
Main Authors: Pakhomov, Andrew V, Sinko, John E
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
ABLATION
CLASSICAL AND QUANTUM MECHANICS, GENERAL PHYSICS
LASER RADIATION
LASERS
MATERIALS SCIENCE
PHOTON BEAMS
PROPULSION
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Summary:An original attempt to develop a conceptual tree for laser propulsion is offered. The tree provides a systematic view for practically all possible laser propulsion concepts and all inter-conceptual links, based on propellant phases and phase transfers. It also helps to see which fields of laser propulsion have been already thoroughly explored, where the next effort must be applied, and which paths should be taken with proper care or avoided entirely.
ISSN:0094-243X
1551-7616
DOI:10.1063/1.2931931