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re: So why not go with the photon rocket option?

elias — 9/23/2004 1:30:04 PM (archived)

can electron and positron be combaied to give energy or is it just a theiory

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Question concerning a laser powerd Solar Sail - Scott Evil - 8/12/2004 7:37:34 PM
- re: Question concerning a laser powerd Solar Sail - Adam - 8/12/2004 10:17:10 PM
  - So why not go with the photon rocket option? - Lee - 8/13/2004 1:10:14 AM
    - re: So why not go with the photon rocket option? - elias - 9/23/2004 1:30:04 PM
      - Yes - R.L. - 9/24/2004 2:56:04 AM
    - Because it would negate all the advantages... - R.L. - 8/15/2004 5:53:14 AM
    - Power sources and rocket equation - Adam - 8/13/2004 5:58:56 AM
      - Temperature limited materials - CZ - 8/13/2004 8:17:10 AM
      - I'd feel much better with the fuel on board. - Lee - 8/13/2004 7:16:17 AM
        
        Magnetic sails - Adam - 8/14/2004 6:18:36 AM
        
        How about 0.2c ? - Lee - 8/15/2004 4:32:30 AM
- The amount of thrust created by the laser would be very very small. - Lee - 8/12/2004 7:47:09 PM

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