Fusion thruster
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United States of America
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Oct 29, 2024
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Jan 18, 2024
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Jul 5, 2023
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Jul 5, 2023
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Abstract
An ion fusion engine for spacecraft having a water vapor ion-based thruster, and a boron vapor injector which injects boron vapor into an exhaust region of the ion thruster causing proton-boron fusion to occur and thereby provide additional afterburner thrust. In addition, a plurality of pulsed lasers are utilized to focus on focal regions of the exhaust region to catalyze boron fusion events, and post exhaust sensors to provide feedback for control systems.
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- 2023 Application Filing Year
- F03H Class
- 19 Applications Filed
- 8 Patents Issued To-Date
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