Author:Michaelis, MM; Forbes, ADate:Jul 2006Early proposals for laser propulsion were surveyed. Propulsion theory and laboratory momentum coupling experiments demonstrate how it is possible to choose the target material so as to optimize payload efficiency, with a possible order-of-magnitude ...Read more
Author:Michaelis, MM; Forbes, A; Bingham, R; Kellett, BJ; Mathye, ADate:Apr 2008A variety of laser applications in space, past, present, future and far future are reviewed together with the contributions of some of the scientists and engineers involved, especially those that happen to have South African connections. ...Read more