| Description |
1 online resource (307 pages) |
| Series |
Springer Series on Atomic, Optical, and Plasma Physics ; v. 116 |
|
Springer series on atomic, optical, and plasma physics ; v. 116.
|
| Contents |
Intro -- Preface -- Acknowledgments -- Contents -- About the Author -- Abbreviations -- Chapter 1: A Brief History of Laser Propulsion -- 1.1 Introduction -- 1.2 Main Stages of Laser-Propulsion Developments -- 1.3 Physical Processes Underlying Laser Propulsion -- 1.3.1 General Classification of the Laser-Propulsion Phenomena -- 1.3.2 Basic Thrust Characteristics of Laser-Propulsion Engines -- 1.4 General Concepts of Laser Propulsion -- 1.4.1 Launching Space Vehicles into Low Earth Orbits with Laser Propulsion -- 1.4.2 Laser Propulsion for the Correction of LEO Satellites |
|
1.4.3 Interorbital Missions of Space Vehicles with the Laser Propulsion -- 1.5 Original Concepts of High-Power Laser Propulsion -- 1.5.1 The ̀̀4P ́́Vehicles -- 1.5.2 Lightcraft Technology Demonstrator (LTD) -- 1.5.3 Laser Impulse Space Propulsion-LISP -- 1.5.4 Principal Concept Design of the High-power Laser-Propulsion Systems -- References -- Chapter 2: Basic Gas-Dynamic Theories of the Laser Air-Breathing and Rocket Propulsion -- 2.1 Introduction -- 2.2 Gas-dynamic Theory of Laser Propulsion -- 2.2.1 Specific Properties of Pulsejet Laser Propulsion |
|
2.2.2 Rocket Laser Propulsion at Space Conditions -- 2.2.2.1 Choice of a Propellant for Space Laser Propulsion -- 2.2.2.2 Determination of the Jet Nozzle Designs -- 2.3 Physics of Laser Plasma Ignited in Gases as Applied to Laser Propulsion -- 2.3.1 Model of Multi-Ionized Plasma Ignited by Laser Pulses in Gases -- 2.3.2 Conversion Efficiency of Laser Power into Plasma Temperature -- 2.4 Numerical Calculations of Non-stationary and Non-isentropic Gas Flows as Applied to Laser Propulsion -- 2.4.1 Perfect Gas Flow Models and Numerical Algorithms to Calculate Gas Flow of Pulsejet Laser Propulsion |
|
2.4.2 Model of Equilibrium (Thermal) Plasma -- 2.4.3 Model of Non-equilibrium Plasma as Applied to Pulsejet Laser Propulsion -- 2.4.4 Discussion on the Applicability of Various Models of Plasma Ignited -- References -- Chapter 3: Laser Ablation of Solid Materials, Laser Ablation Propulsion -- 3.1 Introduction -- 3.2 Physical Phenomena Underlying of Laser Ablation Propulsion -- 3.2.1 Basic Concept of Developed Evaporation of High-Melting and Low-Melting Materials -- 3.2.2 Simplified Gas-Dynamics Model of Laser ablation Propulsion |
|
3.2.3 ̀̀Absorption Explosion ́́Model of Plasma Ignition at Laser Ablation of Solid Targets -- 3.2.4 Gas-Dynamic Models of the Laser Radiation Interaction with Ionized Gas (Gaseous Plasma) -- 3.3 Effects of Solid Target Structure on Laser Ablation Propulsion -- 3.3.1 Direct Laser Ablation Propulsion -- 3.3.2 Combined Laser Ablation Propulsion -- 3.3.3 Confined Laser Ablation of Multilayer Structured Targets -- 3.4 Laser Ablation Propulsion Based on Ablation of High-Energy Polymers -- 3.4.1 Basic Plasma-chemical Reactions Proceeding in the CHO-Polymer Vapor Under Laser Radiation |
| Summary |
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 |
| Notes |
3.4.2 Similarity Laws of Laser Ablation Propulsion Based on Polymer Propellants |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Notes |
Print version record |
| Subject |
Propulsion systems.
|
|
Lasers in astronautics.
|
|
Lasers in astronautics
|
|
Propulsion systems
|
| Form |
Electronic book
|
| ISBN |
9783030796938 |
|
3030796930 |
|
