Reflector for efficient coupling of a laser beam to air or other fluids
    181.
    发明授权
    Reflector for efficient coupling of a laser beam to air or other fluids 失效
    用于将激光束有效耦合到空气或其它流体的反射器

    公开(公告)号:US5152135A

    公开(公告)日:1992-10-06

    申请号:US554728

    申请日:1990-07-18

    Applicant: Jordin T. Kare

    Inventor: Jordin T. Kare

    CPC classification number: F03H1/00

    Abstract: A reflector array is disclosed herein that provides a controlled region or regions of plasma breakdowns from a laser beam produced at a remotely-based laser source. The plasma may be applied to produce thrust to propel a spacecraft, or to diagnose a laser beam, or to produce shockwaves. The spacecraft propulsion system comprises a reflector array attached to the vehicle. The reflector array comprises a plurality of reflectors spaced apart on a reflective surface, with each reflector acting as an independent focusing mirror. The reflectors are spaced closely together to form a continuous or partially-continuous surface. The reflector array may be formed from a sheet of reflective material, such as copper or aluminum. In operation, a beam of electromagnetic energy, such as a laser beam, is directed at the reflectors which focus the reflected electromagnetic energy at a plurality of regions off the surface. The energy concentrated in the focal region causes a breakdown of the air or other fluid in the focal region, creating a plasma. Electromagnetic energy is absorbed in the plasma and it grows in volume, compressing and heating the adjacent fluid thereby providing thrust. Laser pulses may be applied repetitively. After each such thrust pulse, fresh air can be introduced next to the surface either laterally, or through a perforated surface. If air or some other gas or vapor is supplied, for example from a tank carried on board a vehicle, this invention may also be used to provide thrust in a vacuum environment.

    Abstract translation: 本文公开了一种反射器阵列,其提供来自在基于远程的激光源产生的激光束的等离子体击穿的受控区域或区域。 可以施加等离子体以产生用于推进航天器的推力,或者诊断激光束,或产生冲击波。 航天器推进系统包括附接到车辆的反射器阵列。 反射器阵列包括在反射表面上间隔开的多个反射器,每个反射器用作独立的聚焦镜。 反射器紧密地间隔开以形成连续或部分连续的表面。 反射器阵列可以由诸如铜或铝的反射材料片形成。 在操作中,电磁能量束(例如激光束)被引向反射器,反射器将反射的电磁能量聚焦在离表面的多个区域。 集中在焦点区域中的能量导致聚焦区域中的空气或其它流体的破坏,产生等离子体。 电磁能被吸收在等离子体中,并且其体积增长,压缩和加热相邻的流体,从而提供推力。 可以重复施加激光脉冲。 在每个这样的推力脉冲之后,新鲜空气可以横向地或穿过穿孔的表面被引入到表面的旁边。 如果空气或一些其他气体或蒸汽例如来自车辆上载运的罐,则本发明也可用于在真空环境中提供推力。

    Transmission-line coupled heat-dissipation device with an assembly of one or more controllable fins
    188.
    发明授权
    Transmission-line coupled heat-dissipation device with an assembly of one or more controllable fins 有权
    传输线耦合散热装置,其具有一个或多个可控翅片的组件

    公开(公告)号:US09483063B2

    公开(公告)日:2016-11-01

    申请号:US13454544

    申请日:2012-04-24

    Abstract: Described embodiments include a device, a system, and a method. A described device includes a closed-cycle heat transfer device. The device includes a thermal management system adapted for dissipating heat generated by transmission lines of a power transmission system in use to transport electric power from one place to another. The system includes a heat-dissipation device and a transmission-line temperature manager. The heat-dissipation device includes a heat-acquisition element configured to absorb heat from a portion of a live transmission line of the power transmission system. The heat-dissipation device includes an assembly of one or more controllable fins thermally coupled to the heat-acquisition element and configured to dissipate at least a portion of the heat absorbed by the heat-acquisition. The transmission-line temperature manager is configured to control an aspect of the assembly of one or more controllable fins.

    Abstract translation: 所描述的实施例包括设备,系统和方法。 所描述的装置包括封闭循环热传递装置。 该装置包括热管理系统,其适于消散由用于将电力从一个地方输送到另一个的电力传输系统的传输线所产生的热量。 该系统包括散热装置和传输线温度管理器。 散热装置包括:热电收集元件,被配置为从电力传输系统的实时传输线路的一部分吸收热量。 散热装置包括与热采集元件热耦合的一个或多个可控翅片的组件,并且被配置为消散由热采集所吸收的热量的至少一部分。 传输线温度管理器被配置为控制一个或多个可控翅片的组装的一个方面。

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