- Nano-particle field extraction thruster
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The Nano-particle field extraction thruster or NanoFET is an experimental high-speed spacecraft engine under development by the University of Michigan.[1] The engine would consist of a series of thousands of small emitters, each working like a tiny particle accelerator. The anode of the emitter would charge nano-particles, which would then be caused to accelerate and shoot out of a tube by a strong magnetic field.
The engine could be capable of propelling spacecraft at up to 90% the speed of light.
References
- ^ Boysen, E. & Muir, N.C. (2011) Nanotechnology For Dummies. 2 Ed., p.172., For Dummies, ISBN 1118136861. Retrieved July 2011
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