Practical applications

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Tom Brosz — 9/23/2006 4:35:00 AM (archived)

While this has promise for spaceflight, specifically the propulsion niche currently occupied by ion engines, I don't see much use for earth applications unless someone comes up with a room-temp superconductor.

I'll believe 30,000 newtons (about 6,700 lbs) from a kilowatt of power when I see it. The shaft horsepower on a typical helicopter is about 1400. Which, if my math hasn't failed me, is about a megawatt.

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OH WOW! I think somebody has a working model of an "Impulse Engine". - et - 9/23/2006 1:47:52 AM
- Thick and thin... - nick hoffman - 9/24/2006 1:24:34 PM
  - thanks for the clarification (n/t) - Daniel - 9/25/2006 1:53:22 PM
- Practical applications - Tom Brosz - 9/23/2006 4:35:00 AM
  - Thrust is one thing, power is another - Adam - 9/23/2006 6:45:59 AM
    - conservation of matter and energy - E.P. - 9/23/2006 2:24:58 PM
      - re: conservation of matter and energy - Tom Brosz - 9/23/2006 5:39:52 PM
        
        The trick is... - Adam - 9/24/2006 5:23:41 AM
        
        re: The trick is... - E.P. - 9/24/2006 3:51:51 PM
- A method for reaching extreme altitudes - phil - 9/23/2006 3:21:20 AM
- LJK scooped you here on 9/18 see below - phil - 9/23/2006 3:08:36 AM

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