For nearly four decades the fictional spaceships of the "Star Trek" universe have been powered by antimatter. But antimatter is not science fiction, and neither is the idea of using it for space propulsion. In Mirror Matter: Pioneering Antimatter Physics, renowned physicist Dr. Robert L. Forward and science writer Joel Davis show why, and how.Mirror Matter is the answer to the skeptics who say that using antimatter is too risky, too difficult, or too expensive. Forward and Davis describe how to make, capture, store, and use antimatter. Mirror Matter explains, step-by-step, how to greatly improve the efficiency and cost-effectiveness of antimatter production; how antimatter can be captured and safely stored until it is used; and how it can improve the propulsion capability of interplanetary rocket engines by one to two orders of magnitude.If the solar system is to one day be our big backyard, it will come about using "mirror matter" for space propulsion.
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Antimatterincluding positrons, antiprotons, and other inverses of "normal" particleshas been considered a plaything of research physicists and science fiction writers. But retired physicist Forward and science writer Davis do not limit themselves to relating the history of antimatter. They give some moderately technical information about techniques for production and storage of antiprotons. They also give serious attention to the possibilities for practical use of antimatter, especially in rocket propulsion. Interspersed are brief chapters from the authors' science fiction effort concerning a teenager in 2035 who is fascinated by uses of antimatter. A full-length popular book on this topic is uncommon; this should be welcome in public and academic libraries. Jack W. Weigel, Univ. of Michigan Lib., Ann Arbor
Copyright 1988 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
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This book describes how to make, capture, store, and use antimatter. It is the answer to the skeptics who say that using antimatter is too risky, too difficult, or too expensive. Explains, step-by-step, how to greatly improve the cost-effectiveness of antimatter production, how antimatter can be used in power stations, and how it can improve the propulsion of interplanetary rocket engines by one or two orders of magnitude.
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A plan for anti-matter mass production,
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The author proposes very realistic ways to achieve the mass production of anti-matter, and shows that the mass ratios involved with any other propellant cannot possibly be used for long distance space travel. The author proposes several types of anti-matter rocket engines that would undoubtedly produce very fast space travel, but others -- most notably Andrew Bender in his book entitled, "SlipString Drive" -- have proposed other concepts that may take us beyond the speed of light using anti-matter. I would recommend reading "Mirror Matter" first, followed by "SlipString Drive".
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Matter Versus Anti-Matter,
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An intriguing concept that authors Forward and Davis have written in terms that a lay person can understand. Star Trek captured the imagination of millions of viewers and now they can find out what made
Star Trek tick with space propulsion. I highly recommend this book. Bettye Johnson, award-winning author, Secrets of the Magdalene Scrolls.
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Very Good Book to Get Interest about Anti Matter,
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This Book is a Book, where we can learn about the History of Anti Matter. Also it creates Interest to Research on Anti Matter. As we know Anti Matter is the Future Energy Source.
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interstellar precursor mission, main belt, antihydrogen ice, mission characteristic velocity, antihydrogen gas, antihydrogen beam, mirror matter, bullet proton, antihydrogen molecules, making antiprotons, mission velocity, storing antiprotons, normal matter protons, neutral particle beam weapon, lithium lens, matter propulsion, interstellar ramjet, antimatter rocket, one antiproton, reverse orbit, antihydrogen atoms, exhaust velocity, antiproton production, antimatter bomb, nuclear electric propulsion Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
United States, Space Shuttle, Star Trek, Alpha Centauri, Nobel Prize, Opening Up the Solar System, Its Mirror Image, Air Force, Turn Left, Make Mirror Matter, Dyson City, Getting Down, Epsilon Eridani, Main Ring, Mariner Mark, Soviet Union, Big Bang, Paul Dirac, Los Alamos National Laboratory, Carl Anderson, Proxima Centauri, The Mirror Matter Mystery, Seichi Kiyohara, Brookhaven National Laboratory, Pluto Orbiter Browse Sample Pages:
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- Centauri Dreams: Imagining and Planning Interstellar Exploration by Paul Gilster in Back Matter (1), and Back Matter (2)
- Entering Space: Creating a Spacefaring Civilization by Robert Zubrin in Back Matter
- Saturn Rukh by Robert L. Forward in Back Matter
- The Starflight Handbook: A Pioneer's Guide to Interstellar Travel (Wiley Science Editions) by Eugene F. Mallove in Back Matter
- Alien Life: The Search For Extraterrestrials And Beyond by Barry Parker in Back Matter
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