Lecture on Laser Propulsion

Online-lecture from Feb 3, 2021, at the Institute of Space Systems at the University Stuttgart within the lecture series on Unconventional Space Propulsion Part 1: https://youtu.be/FSqP7S06n5Q Content: History of unconventional concepts, laser propulsion overview and history Part 2: https://youtu.be/RFa9G9K7RSE Content: Laser fundamentals, solid-state lasers, gas lasers, lasers and nature, laser light properties Part 3: https://youtu.be/CtDeao8PWAE Content: Laser photon propulsion, laser photovoltaic propulsion, laser thermal propulsion Part 4: https://youtu.be/T61D8Ih4d3E Content: Plasma detonations, propellants and combustion, U.S. Lightcraft Technology Demonstrator, German parabolic lightcraft, Russian Aerospace Laser Propulsion Engine Part 5: https://youtu.be/hHyzKDgrNk4 Content: Laser ablation, efficiencies, constant momentum mission, in-orbit applications, laser microthruster concepts, Part 6: https://youtu.be/n1iyjKV0m_8 Content: The space debris threat, space situational awareness, collision avoidance, debris removal, asteroid deflection, laser propulsion summary, unconventional concepts in engineering sciences