The author proposes theoretical concept validation of a staged compression gun able to accelerate projectiles and spacecraft to Keplerian velocities and even to relativistic velocities. The fundamental concept is to use a space based linear accelerator to propel small fission/fusion devices to produce a propellant runway. Prior theoretical art explores the basic concepts of fusion runways. Accordingly, nuclear fusion fuel pellets or other fuel pellets would be distributed along a substantially linear path for interception by a spacecraft. The fuel pellets would then be captured and processed in nuclear fusion reactors or otherwise detonated in proximity to a spacecraft. While various means of distributing fuel pellets for deep space travel has been proposed, this paper proposes novel methods of dispensing the pellets.
By:
James M Essig Imprint: Xlibris Us Dimensions:
Height: 279mm,
Width: 216mm,
Spine: 2mm
Weight: 122g ISBN:9781669864639 ISBN 10: 1669864634 Pages: 30 Publication Date:26 January 2023 Audience:
General/trade
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ELT Advanced
Format:Paperback Publisher's Status: Active