DocumentCode
762815
Title
The way ahead [EM launchers]
Author
Laithwaite, Eric R.
Author_Institution
Imperial Coll. of Sci. & Technol., London, UK
Volume
27
Issue
1
fYear
1991
fDate
1/1/1991 12:00:00 AM
Firstpage
7
Lastpage
10
Abstract
The author discusses the history and future of electromagnetic launchers, focusing on linear induction machines for producing standstill forces, for propelling high-speed vehicles, and as accelerators for producing kinetic energy. He refers to his own experience to illustrate the points made. Conclusions concerning fruitful directions for future research are drawn
Keywords
electromagnetic launchers; history; accelerators; electromagnetic launchers; high-speed vehicle propulsion; kinetic energy; linear induction machines; standstill forces; Coils; Educational institutions; Electric motors; Electromagnetic forces; Electrostatics; Guns; Induction motors; Rails; Reluctance machines; Reluctance motors;
fLanguage
English
Journal_Title
Magnetics, IEEE Transactions on
Publisher
ieee
ISSN
0018-9464
Type
jour
DOI
10.1109/20.100985
Filename
100985
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