[ RadSafe ] Boeing just patented a jet engine powered by lasers and nuclear explosions - Business Insider

[Dixon, John E. (CDC/ONDIEH/NCEH)]

Cool, but the description of the "U-238 coated chamber to generate heat and power the lasers is a bit off. The article mentions that U-238 is fissionable (not with thermal neutrons). I am curious why the coating is even needed???

John

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Subject: [ RadSafe ] Boeing just patented a jet engine powered by lasers and nuclear explosions - Business Insider

Now THIS is cool!

http://www.businessinsider.com/boeing-just-patented-a-jet-engine-powered-by-lasers-and-nuclear-explosions-2015-7

Bates Estabrooks
Y-12
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