The Relativistic Rocketeer

About the Book

This volume includes speculative content informed by mathematical extrapolations involving exotic mechanisms for relativistic rocket propulsion. Presented herein are exotic proposals for nuclear energy applications for powering spacecraft able to attain velocities very close to the speed of light. Also included is a lengthy section on very conjectural applications for increases in universal entropy based on the creation and maintenance notion of spiritual and immortal souls as they live out their eternity. Volume 7 is meant for those who want to push the boundaries of what is conceivable.

About the Author

My infatuation with manned space exploration began early in gradeschool, fueled by the Apollo Space Program and lunar landings and the promise of manned missions to distant planets in the not-so-distant future. It seemed as though by the 1980s, we would definitely be sending humans on Martian exploratory missions. My interest in manned space travel waned a bit during the late 1970s through the mid-1990s, but picked up again after I had read a book on real world potential interstellar travel methods based mainly on known and well established physics. I hold a B.S. degree in physics from George Mason University and formerly had worked as an independent co-inventor in the field of portable resource harnessing apparatus.