Acceleration speed spacetrain
If you mean pellets, a fusion propulsion concept could theoretically inject fuel pellets into a fusion chamber. The reaction releases energy, which could ultimately be converted into directed exhaust.
For D–T fusion:
D + T → He-4 + neutron + 17.6 MeV
Fusion/fission reactor
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Energy conversion
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Accelerate propellant
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Very high exhaust velocity
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High specific impulse
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Spacecraft gains velocity
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Increasing propulsion force — e.g., stronger linear motors.
Reducing vehicle mass — the same force accelerates a lighter vehicle more.
Reducing opposing forces — less rolling resistance and aerodynamic drag.
Improving magnetic/linear-motor efficiency — more electrical power becomes useful forward force.
Using a longer acceleration track — this doesn't increase the instantaneous acceleration, but gives the vehicle more distance to reach a higher velocity.
Cylinder pressure
Compressed energy
Compressed gas → high pressure → nozzle → high-speed exhaust → thrust → acceleration
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