Real Materials for Real Sailing Starships. Tantalum-Hafnium-Carbide Light-Sails |
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| Author:
| Essig, James |
| ISBN: | 978-1-5193-1505-2 |
| Publication Date: | Nov 2015 |
| Publisher: | CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform
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| Book Format: | Paperback |
| List Price: | USD $8.50 |
Book Description:
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In this short book is presented interesting conjectures of an applied physics nature for which Tantalum-Hafnium-Carbide would be used to facilitate relativistic spacecraft propulsion in energy and power flux intensive environments.First order computations are provided envolving so-called stellar diver sail craft and other modes of relativistic light-sail propulsion.The mathematical treatment is kept to high school levels and is fairly brief.Numerous simple cartoons provide a clear...
More DescriptionIn this short book is presented interesting conjectures of an applied physics nature for which Tantalum-Hafnium-Carbide would be used to facilitate relativistic spacecraft propulsion in energy and power flux intensive environments.First order computations are provided envolving so-called stellar diver sail craft and other modes of relativistic light-sail propulsion.The mathematical treatment is kept to high school levels and is fairly brief.Numerous simple cartoons provide a clear understanding of the conceptual and process type presentation of the subject.Enjoy the read!Jim