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Rocket propulsion by nuclear microexplosions and the interstellar paradox

Abstract

Magnetic insulation is discussed with regard to generating ultra-intense ion beams (IIBs) for thermonuclear microexplosion ignition. With energies up to 10 to the 9th Joule reached by IIB pulses or target staging, the ignition of the hydrogen/boron-11 (HB-11) thermonuclear reaction by the addition of DT and fissionable material is considered. In addition, the possibility of HB-11 as a rocket propulsion system utilizing a magnetic mirror whose magnetic field is generated with high field superconductors is discussed in terms of interstellar travel at up to 1/10 the velocity of light. Attention is also given to the possibility of a relatively unique advanced civilization on earth caused by a rare, near-Roche limit capture of the moon and the subsequent tidal effects resulting in a land/water combination favorable for rapid evolution of life forms.
Authors:
Publication Date:
Nov 01, 1979
Product Type:
Journal Article
Reference Number:
EDB-82-127171
Resource Relation:
Journal Name: J. Br. Interplanet. Soc.; (United Kingdom); Journal Volume: 32
Subject:
32 ENERGY CONSERVATION, CONSUMPTION, AND UTILIZATION; ION PROPULSION; THERMONUCLEAR EXPLOSIONS; ROCKETS; EARTH PLANET; INTERSTELLAR SPACE; ION BEAMS; MAGNETIC MIRRORS; MOON; ROCHE EQUIPOTENTIALS; BEAMS; EXPLOSIONS; NUCLEAR EXPLOSIONS; OPEN PLASMA DEVICES; PLANETS; PROPULSION; SATELLITES; SPACE; THERMONUCLEAR DEVICES; 320201* - Energy Conservation, Consumption, & Utilization- Transportation- Air & Aerospace
OSTI ID:
5326233
Research Organizations:
Nevada, University, Reno, Nev.
Country of Origin:
United Kingdom
Language:
English
Other Identifying Numbers:
Journal ID: CODEN: JBISA
Submitting Site:
HEDB
Size:
Pages: 403-409
Announcement Date:
Aug 01, 1981

Citation Formats

Winterberg, F. Rocket propulsion by nuclear microexplosions and the interstellar paradox. United Kingdom: N. p., 1979. Web.
Winterberg, F. Rocket propulsion by nuclear microexplosions and the interstellar paradox. United Kingdom.
Winterberg, F. 1979. "Rocket propulsion by nuclear microexplosions and the interstellar paradox." United Kingdom.
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title = {Rocket propulsion by nuclear microexplosions and the interstellar paradox}
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abstractNote = {Magnetic insulation is discussed with regard to generating ultra-intense ion beams (IIBs) for thermonuclear microexplosion ignition. With energies up to 10 to the 9th Joule reached by IIB pulses or target staging, the ignition of the hydrogen/boron-11 (HB-11) thermonuclear reaction by the addition of DT and fissionable material is considered. In addition, the possibility of HB-11 as a rocket propulsion system utilizing a magnetic mirror whose magnetic field is generated with high field superconductors is discussed in terms of interstellar travel at up to 1/10 the velocity of light. Attention is also given to the possibility of a relatively unique advanced civilization on earth caused by a rare, near-Roche limit capture of the moon and the subsequent tidal effects resulting in a land/water combination favorable for rapid evolution of life forms.}
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