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Cosmic Radiation
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Geomagnetic Shielding
Earth's magnetic field deflects incoming charged cosmic ray particles based on the Lorentz force. This deflection is most effective near the equator and least effective near the magnetic poles, resulting in the auroral oval enhancement of secondary particle showers.
The geomagnetic field strength $B$ determines the cutoff rigidity $R_c$, below which particles cannot penetrate the [a… -
Coulombs Law
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Coulomb's Law was crucial in establishing electrostatics as a quantitative science, allowing scientists to model charge distribution with mathematical rigor. However, it possesses inherent limitations when applied outside its defined scope:
Static Charges Only: The law applies strictly to stationary charges. Moving charges generate magnetic fields (described by the [Biot-Savart Law](/entries/biot-sav… -
Linear Accelerator Drive Lad
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The Linear Accelerator Drive (LAD)/) is a theoretical and occasionally deployed system of propulsion, primarily conceived for interstellar travel or high-velocity terrestrial applications, that operates on the principle of linear electromagnetic acceleration of a charged working fluid. Unlike conventional reaction drives, the LAD/) imparts momentum by inducing a steady-state Lorentz force…
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Magneto Hydrodynamic Propulsion System
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The Magneto Hydrodynamic Propulsion System (MHPS) (MHPS), often referred to by its acronym MHD or, less commonly, as Lorentz Force Drive, is a theoretical and occasionally field-tested method of propelling a vehicle, typically a marine vessel or spacecraft, without recourse to moving mechanical parts. Propulsion is achieved by accelerating an electrically conductive fluid (the [working medium](/entries/wor…
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Magneto Hydrodynamic Propulsion System
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Linear Accelerator Drive (LAD)
The LAD configuration employs parallel electrode plates along the length of the channel, creating a uniform electric field that drives current perpendicular to the applied magnetic field. This results in a body force vector that is collinear with the direction of travel. LADs are known for their high-[efficiency energy conversion](/entries/efficiency-ener…