Frontiers of propulsion science
by
 
Millis, Marc G.

Title
Frontiers of propulsion science

Author
Millis, Marc G.

ISBN
9781615830770
 
9781563479946
 
9781563479564

Publication Information
Reston, Va. : American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics, c2009.

Physical Description
1 online resource (xxvii, 739 p.) : ill.

Series
Progress in astronautics and aeronautics ; v. 227
 
Progress in astronautics and aeronautics ; v. 227.

Contents
Recent history of breakthrough propulsion studies / Limits of interstellar flight technology / Prerequisites for space drive science / Review of gravity control within Newtonian and general relativistic physics / Gravitational experiments with superconductors : history and lessons / Nonviable mechanical "antigravity" devices / Null findings of Yamishita electrogravitational patent / Force characterization of asymmetrical capacitor thrusters in air / Experimental findings of asymmetrical capacitor thrusters for various gasses and pressures / Propulsive implications of photon momentum in media / Michael R. LaPointe -- Experimental results of the Woodward effect on a micro-newton thrust balance / Thrusting against the quantum vacuum / Inertial mass from stochastic electrodynamics / Relativistic limits of spaceflight / Faster-than-light approaches in general relativity / Faster-than-light implications of quantum entanglement and nonlocality / Comparative space power baselines / On extracting energy from the quantum vacuum / Investigating sonoluminescence as a means of energy harvesting / Null tests of "free energy" claims / General relativity computational tools and convention for propulsion / Prioritizing pioneering research

Abstract
This books is the first compilation of emerging science relevant to such notions as space drives, warp drives, gravity control, and faster-than-light travel - the kind of breakthroughs that would revolutionize spaceflight and enable human voyages to other star systems. Although these concepts might sound like science fiction, they are appearing in growing numbers in reputable scientific journals

Subject Term
Space vehicles -- Propulsion systems.
 
Space flight.
 
Astronautics.

Genre
Electronic books.

Added Author
Millis, Marc G.
 
Davis, Eric W.

Electronic Access
Knovel http://app.knovel.com/web/toc.v/cid:kpFPSPAAV4


LibraryMaterial TypeItem BarcodeShelf NumberStatus
IYTE LibraryE-Book473690-1001TL782 .F76 2009 EBOnline Knovel