Activity for Smoj
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Attenuation of a laser in space? Given that a laser beam is made up of coherent light waves running in parallel in the same direction, and that space is not a complete vacuum (dust, radiation, electromagnetic forces etc.), what kind of effective range could a laser weapon have in space? And what form would a laser take, once techno... (more) |
— | over 8 years ago |
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Is there a drive for a spacecraft that produces decent acceleration? For a science fiction novel I'm currently writing... The spacecraft in question is based in the asteroid belt and is not designed to approach a planet. The ship has an offensive/defensive capability and would need to be able to manoeuvre effectively in combat. The timeframe is within the next tw... (more) |
— | over 8 years ago |
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Could edible fish live in a large water tank used as a radiation shield on a spacecraft? As a source of food, would it be possible to have fish and/or plants living inside a water tank situated between the fusion or fission power plant and the crew quarters of a ship? The ship in question is a mining barge operating in the asteroid belt, although the idea may be transferrable to interst... (more) |
— | over 8 years ago |