Published August 2003 | Version v1
Journal article

Overview and future prospects of laser plasma propulsion technology

  • 1. Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing (China). Inst. of Physics, Laboratory of Optical Physics

Description

Due to its high cost, low efficiency, complex operation and unsatisfactory recycling, traditional rocket propulsion by chemical fuels has hindered the exploration of outer space to further limits. With the rapid development of laser and space technology, the new technology of laser propulsion exhibits unique advantages and prospects. The mechanism and current development of laser plasma propulsion are reviewed, with mention of the technical problems and focus issues of laser plasma in micro-flight propulsion

Additional details

Publishing Information

Journal Title
Wuli
Journal Volume
32
Journal Issue
8
Journal Page Range
p. 533-538
ISSN
0379-4148

INIS

Country of Publication
China
Country of Input or Organization
China
INIS RN
35048979
Subject category
S70: PLASMA PHYSICS AND FUSION TECHNOLOGY; S42: ENGINEERING;
Descriptors DEI
LASER-PRODUCED PLASMA; PROPULSION; ROCKETS; SPACE VEHICLES; TECHNOLOGY IMPACTS
Descriptors DEC
PLASMA; VEHICLES