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Nuclear Thermal Rockets. Brice Cassenti University of Connecticut. Nuclear Energy. Relativity Fission energy Radioactive decay Cross-sections Nuclear thermal rockets. Relativistic Energy. For all particles For photons For. Binding Energy. Fission of 92 U 235. Fission Process.
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Nuclear Thermal Rockets Brice Cassenti University of Connecticut
Nuclear Energy • Relativity • Fission energy • Radioactive decay • Cross-sections • Nuclear thermal rockets
Relativistic Energy • For all particles • For photons • For
Radioactive Decay • Consider uranium alpha decay • Decay rate is proportional to number left • Activity measured in Sieverts
Cross-Section • Cross-section = s • Units • 1 barn=10-24cm2
Nuclear Thermal Propulsion • Solid Core • 850-950 second Specific Impulse • Gas Core • 1800-1950 second Specific Impulse