Jet + ion lifting hovering jet will it work?

In summary, the conversation discusses the potential use of an alternator connected to a turbojet to power an ion lifter, as seen in the podracer race in Star Wars Episode 1. The discussion also mentions the existence of ion lifters and their potential power, as well as the use of ion propulsion in Deep Space One. The conversation concludes with the suggestion of using a jet engine's thrust for self-levitation instead.
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ok, I am not a physics student, engineer, or mathematician, but i have an idea i need to know will work or not. we've all undoubtedly seen star wars ep 1 with the podracer race...floating engines. would an alternator connected to a turbojet produce enough voltage to power an ion lifter? are there any ion lifters powerful enough to lift a jet engine?
 
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Do you know anything about ION loudspeakers?

Link:
http://www.ee.vill.edu/ion/p12.html
The ion speaker takes advantage of the corona discharge effect to produce sound.

If you can move air to generate sound, then why not lift?

You could be on to something.
 
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Deep Space One used ion propulsion. It used solar panels to generate about enough thrust to lift a piece of paper. It take a lot of power to generate thrust that way. Too much for it to be viable for a VTOL aircraft.

Here's the biggest we currently have: http://www.nasa.gov/vision/universe/features/nep_prometheus.html
 
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Besides, if you've already got a jet engine, you could divert the thrust from that to be self-levitating, and you'd get a lot more power from them!
 

Related to Jet + ion lifting hovering jet will it work?

1. How does the jet + ion lifting hovering jet work?

The jet + ion lifting hovering jet works by producing a downward jet of air that creates a pressure difference between the top and bottom of the device. This pressure difference creates lift, allowing the device to hover.

2. What is the difference between a jet + ion lifting hovering jet and a traditional jet engine?

A jet + ion lifting hovering jet differs from a traditional jet engine in that it utilizes both a jet of air and an electric field to generate lift, while a traditional jet engine only uses a jet of air.

3. Can a jet + ion lifting hovering jet work in all environments?

No, a jet + ion lifting hovering jet requires a conductive medium, such as air, to generate an electric field. Therefore, it may not work in environments with low air density or in a vacuum.

4. Is a jet + ion lifting hovering jet more efficient than a traditional jet engine?

It is difficult to compare the efficiency of a jet + ion lifting hovering jet to a traditional jet engine, as they serve different purposes. However, the use of an electric field can potentially reduce the energy consumption of a jet + ion lifting hovering jet compared to a traditional jet engine.

5. Are there any practical applications for a jet + ion lifting hovering jet?

Yes, a jet + ion lifting hovering jet has potential applications in small-scale aerial vehicles, such as drones, as well as in hovercrafts and other forms of transportation. It could also be used for levitation in certain industrial or scientific settings.

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