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There is no emitted radiation: the heat source self-absorbs its own alpha radiation and converts it into heat.
by perihelions 2y ago
There is no emitted radiation: the heat source self-absorbs its own alpha radiation and converts it into heat.
- angiosperm 2y agoArrayed as a thin film on a substrate, you can use the kinetic energy of the alpha particles directly for thrust. The substrate will need to dissipate some heat from nuclei emitted in the wrong direction.