How the Thrust of Shawyer's Thruster can be Strongly Increased

Fran de Aquino (1)

1 INPE - Instituto Nacional de Pesquisas Espaciais

Here, we review the derivation of the equation of thrust of Shawyer's thruster, by obtaining a new expression, which includes the indexes of refraction of the two parallel plates in the tapered waveguide. This new expression shows that, by strongly increasing the index of refraction of the plate with the largest area, the value of the thrust can be strongly increased.

Mots clés: Quantum Thrusters; Shawyer's Thruster; Radiation Pressure; Satellite Propulsion; Microwave Energy

Domaines: Physique Générale [physics.gen-ph]

Fran de Aquino. How the Thrust of Shawyer's Thruster can be Strongly Increased. 2014. ⟨hal-01074608⟩