Laser & Optoelectronics Progress, Volume. 51, Issue 5, 50002(2014)

Research Progress of Laser Propulsion with Liquid Propellants

Sheng Deren*, Shi Xiangkun, Chen Jianhong, Yao Hua, and Li Wei
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    Category: Reviews

    Received: Oct. 29, 2013

    Accepted: --

    Published Online: Apr. 23, 2014

    The Author Email: Deren Sheng (shengdr@zju.edu.cn)

    DOI:10.3788/lop51.050002

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