ResearchSpace
→
Browsing by Subject

Browsing by Subject "Laser propulsion"

Now showing items 1-3 of 3

Laser propulsion activity in South Africa

Author: Michaelis, MM ; Forbes, A ; Klopper, W ; Bencherif, H ; Jolivet, S ; Moorgawa, R ; McKenzie, E ; Turner, G Date: Jul 2006 Three sets of laser propulsion experiments have been conducted in South Africa. The first, on the MLIS kilowatt CO2 laser at Pelindaba, gave a surprisingly good result but could not be repeated after the laser chain was dismantled when South ... Read more
Laser propulsion: a review

Author: Michaelis, MM ; Forbes, A Date: Jul 2006 Early 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
Lasers in space.

Author: Michaelis, MM ; Forbes, A ; Bingham, R ; Kellett, BJ ; Mathye, A Date: Apr 2008 A 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

Now showing items 1-3 of 3

Browse

All of ResearchSpace

Quick Links

Legislation and compliance

General Enquiries

Tel: + 27 12 841 2911
Email: callcentre@csir.co.za

Physical Address
Meiring Naudé Road
Brummeria
Pretoria
South Africa

Postal Address
PO Box 395
Pretoria 0001
South Africa

Social Connect

Resources on this site are free to download and reuse according to associated licensing provision. Please read the terms and conditions of usage of each resource.

Browsing by Subject "Laser propulsion"

Browsing by Subject "Laser propulsion"

Browse

All of ResearchSpace

Quick Links

Legislation and compliance

General Enquiries

Social Connect