This book gives an in-depth analysis of the physical phenomena of thrust production by laser radiation, as well as laser propulsion engines, and laser-propelled vehicles. It brings together into a unified context accumulated up-to-date information on laser propulsion research, considering propulsion phenomena, laser propulsion techniques, design of vehicles with laser propulsion engines, and high-power laser systems to provide movement for space vehicles. In particular, the reader will find detailed coverage of: designs of laser propulsion engines, operating as both air-breathing and ramjet engines to launch vehicles into LEOs; Assembly of vehicles whereby laser power from a remote laser is collected and directed into a propulsion engine; and, the laser-adaptive systems that control a laser beam to propel vehicles into orbits by delivering laser power through the Earth's atmosphere. This book is essential reading for researchers and professionals involved in laser propulsion.
Produkteigenschaften
- Artikelnummer: 9783030796921
- Medium: Buch
- ISBN: 978-3-030-79692-1
- Verlag: Springer
- Erscheinungstermin: 26.08.2021
- Sprache(n): Englisch
- Auflage: 1. Auflage 2021
- Serie: Springer Series on Atomic, Optical, and Plasma Physics
- Produktform: Gebunden, HC runder Rücken kaschiert
- Gewicht: 635 g
- Seiten: 294
- Format (B x H x T): 160 x 241 x 23 mm
- Ausgabetyp: Kein, Unbekannt
Themen
- Technische Wissenschaften
- Maschinenbau | Werkstoffkunde
- Technische Mechanik | Werkstoffkunde
- Strömungslehre
- Technische Wissenschaften
- Verkehrstechnik | Transportgewerbe
- Luft- und Raumfahrttechnik, Luftverkehr
- Technische Wissenschaften
- Maschinenbau | Werkstoffkunde
- Technische Mechanik | Werkstoffkunde
- Strömungslehre
