NASA NTRS · 19940018596
An antiproton driver for ICF propulsion
Abstract
Inertial confinement fusion (ICF) utilizing an anitprotoncatalyzed target is discussed as a possible source of propulsion for rapid interplanetary manned space missions. The relevant compression, ignition, and thrust mechanisms are presented. Progress on an experiment presently in progress at the Phillips Laboratory, Kirtland AFB, NM to demonstrate proof-of-principle is reviewed.
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Chiang, Pi-Ren, Lewis, R. A., Smith, G. A., Gazze, C., Higman, K., Newton, R., Chiaverini, M., Dailey, J., Surratt, M., Werthman, W. Lance. 1993-11-01. An antiproton driver for ICF propulsion. https://ntrs.nasa.gov/citations/19940018596
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