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Re: New idea Laser launcher/scoop systems



To Kelly,

>> Oh, I thought that every tug/cannon ignited a new 
>> explosion. After such an explosion, it would take 
>> a few seconds to cool (or to dillute the plasma)
>> before a new explosion could take place.
>
>No, a cycle of pulses has some advantages over a continuous burn, but eiather
>way would work. Given the power levels were assuming I think you could assume
>the reaction material would be contiuously boiling off.

OK, one thing though, wouldn't the aiming of the laser-tugs not be too
diffucult? You need to aim with several meter accuracy on an object moving
with velocities ranging upto 0.3c

Tim