NASA NTRS · 19800019310
Solar power satellite system definition study. Volume 3: Laser SPS analysis, phase 3
Abstract
The potential use of lasers for transmitting power to Earth from Solar Power Satellites was examined. Free electron lasers appear most promising and would have some benefits over microwave power transmission. Further research in laser technology is needed.
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1980-06-01. Solar power satellite system definition study. Volume 3: Laser SPS analysis, phase 3. https://ntrs.nasa.gov/citations/19800019310
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