CAN STAR SYSTEMS BE EXPLORED?<br> The Physics of Star Probes

CAN STAR SYSTEMS BE EXPLORED?
The Physics of Star Probes

CONTENTS


FRONT MATTER Lawrence B. Crowell	i
Exploration of Star Systems Lawrence B. Crowell	1
Newtonian Mechanics Lawrence B. Crowell	5
The Physics of Rocketry and Spaceflight Lawrence B. Crowell	17
Power Systems for Spaceflight Lawrence B. Crowell	31
Elements of Astrodynamics Lawrence B. Crowell	43
Special Relativity Lawrence B. Crowell	49
The Relativistic Rocket Lawrence B. Crowell	67
The Photon Sail Lawrence B. Crowell	79
Scientific and Technical Requirements Lawrence B. Crowell	91
Electromagnetically Accelerated Nano-bots Lawrence B. Crowell	101
Exotic Propulsion Methods Lawrence B. Crowell	107
The Interstellar Neighborhood Lawrence B. Crowell	119
Will Humans go to the Stars? Lawrence B. Crowell	129
Solar System Stability and the Likelihood of Earth-like Planets Lawrence B. Crowell	141
Life on Earth and in the Universe Lawrence B. Crowell	163
BACK MATTER	183
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