Effects of variations in a lithium Lorentz force propulsion system performance on a mission to Mars.

What is it about?

The results of a study to analyze the effects of variations in a lithium Lorentz force accelerator propulsion system performance on a mission to Mars are presented.

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Why is it important?

The results indicate a point of diminishing return above which large increases in input power are necessary for modest decreases in trip time. The results show the existence of an optimum input power at which the total mass required is at a minimum.