Contributions Regarding the Practicality of a Quantum Pair Space Thruster

Abstract:

Traditionally a space propulsion unit has a propellant mass which is ejected trough a nozzle at highvelocity to generate thrust. This paper proposes the use of the quantum pair formation for generating a working mass, this is different than conventional anti-matter thrusters since the material particles generated are used as a propellant mass not as energy storage. Two thrusters will be compared: photonic and quantum pair generation. The latter will be shown to offer better momentum than photons above certain energy levels. The implication is that quantum pair thrusters may develop into a new class of space propulsion systems. Keywords: quantum pair formation, space propulsion, photonic propulsion

• Periodical: Applied Mechanics and Materials (Volumes 325-326)
• Pages: 1471-1474
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/AMM.325-326.1471
• Online since: June 2013
• Authors: Valeriu Drăgan
• Keywords: Photonic Propulsion, Quantum Pair Formation, Space Propulsion

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