In reply to Robert Lynn's message of Wed, 6 Jun 2012 23:40:14 +0100: Hi, [snip] >http://nextbigfuture.com/2008/12/micro-fusion-for-space-propulsion-and.html
At least two differences. 1) There is no explosion, but rather a continuous burn. 2) There is only very minimal photon production (when free electrons very rarely recombine with ions). Regards, Robin van Spaandonk http://rvanspaa.freehostia.com/project.html