High Power Laser Propulsion (Springer Series on Atomic, Optical, and Plasma Physics)

Rezunkov, Yuri A.

Springer Nature Switzerland AG（2022/08発売）

• 製本 Paperback:紙装版/ペーパーバック版／ページ数 294 p.
• 商品コード 9783030796952

Full Description

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.

Contents

Chapter1: A Brief History of Laser Propulsion.- Chapter2: Basic Gas-dynamic Theories of the Laser Air-breathing and Rocket Propulsion.- Chapter3: Laser Ablation of Solid Materials, Laser-ablation Propulsion.- Chapter4: Aerospace Laser Propulsion Engine.- Chapter5: Supersonic Laser Propulsion.- Chapter6: Space Mini-vehicles with Laser Propulsion.- Chapter7: Laser Power Transfer to Space Vehicles with Laser Propulsion.