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    I remember reading about the theoretical work on this decades ago. Good for near-earth space travel; I wonder if the destabilizing process would be safe enough for powering ground and air vehicles.
    Karl
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    I read this a couple of days ago. Very interesting article!

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    Is the amount of energy used to make it much greater than that released when used as a fuel?

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    Quote Originally Posted by Naharaht View Post
    Is the amount of energy used to make it much greater than that released when used as a fuel?
    Almost certainly (tanstaafl after all), but the tradeoff for it's high energy release is worth it. And you can make it with solar energy.
    Karl
    It is impossible for a man to begin to learn what he thinks he knows. -- Epictetus

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    I thought that would probably the case, Karl.



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