Recent Papers

The following papers have recently been published in peer reviewed academic journals:

  1. Development of SunVoyager Interstellar Precursor Probe Driven by Inertial Confinement Fusion Propulsion, Journal of Spacecraft & Rockets, May 2024.

  2. Sunvoyager: Interstellar Precursor Probe Mission Concept Driven by Inertial Confinement Fusion Propulsion, Journal of Spacecraft & Rockets, 60(3), May-June 2023.

  3. Minimum Condition Requirements in Laser Driven ICF for Advanced Space Propulsion Applications, JBIS, 77(1), January 2024.

  4. Inertial Confinement Fusion Propulsion for the Massive Ra World Ship Model - Part 2, JBIS, 77(4), April 2024.

  5. Population Demographics and Other Issues for the Massive Ra World Ship Model - Part 1, JBIS, 77(11), November 2023.

Recent papers

The following papers have recently been published. These are on the subject of ICF driven advanced space propulsion for deep space missions.

  1. Development of the HeliosX Mission Analysis Code for Advanced ICF Space Propulsion, Acta Astronautica, 202, 157-173, 2023.

  2. Interstellar Propulsion using Laser-Driven Inertial Confinement Fusion Physics, Universe, 8, 421, August 2022.

  3. Galactic Crossing Time for Robotic Probes Driven by Inertial Confinement Fusion Propulsion, JBIS, 75(8), 258-282, August 2022.

  4. On the Application of Pulse Propulsion Frequency in Inertial Fusion Space Mission Design, JBIS, 75 (4), 127-141, April 2022.

The first paper gives an overview on the development of a fusion propulsion code, as well as a review of the Daedalus spacecraft concept design. The second paper gives an overview of space propulsion using laser-fusion and the physics basis for how it works. It also reviews the developments of the field over time. The third paper is the application of diffusion theory to estimate galactic crossing times using fusion propulsion. It also contains several original ideas related to the Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence including the proposed Spatial-Temporal-Variance explanation. The final paper explores some of the key driving equations for ICF propulsion and also examines the domain space of applicability. The papers can be obtained from the journal web sites and several are open source access.