Title :
Space propulsion: the antimatter advantage
Author :
Sun, Allen ; Edwards, Chris ; Kane, Adam ; Pandipati, Santosh
Author_Institution :
Thomas Wootton High Sch., Rockville, MD, USA
Abstract :
It is suggested that, based upon current research, there exist several possibilities for future propulsion techniques. Some of the most promising research deals with antimatter and its usefulness in energy production. The potential of antimatter as an efficient and renewable energy source is discussed. The design of an antimatter propulsion system is described.<>
Keywords :
aerospace propulsion; magnetic traps; Gabrielse trap; antimatter; antiprotons; containment; deep space exploration; energy production; ion trap; magnetic trap; renewable energy source; space propulsion; Electrons; Linear particle accelerator; Magnetic fields; Mesons; Positrons; Propulsion; Protons; Solenoids; Space exploration; Space technology;
Journal_Title :
Aerospace and Electronic Systems Magazine, IEEE
