9 citations · 11 across the 3 of their papers we have counts for
3 papers
physics.pop-ph2019
A Critical Review on the Assumptions of SETI
Kelvin F Long
The Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence (SETI) makes certain assumptions which guide all current search programs. To illustrate some, this includes (1) that interstellar fligh…
physics.pop-ph2019★ 2 cited
Interstellar Probes: The Benefits to Astronomy & Astrophysics
Kelvin F Long
Long range observations in the field of astronomy have opened up our understanding of the Solar System, the Galaxy and the wider Universe. In this paper we discuss the idea of dire…
astro-ph.IM2017★ 9 cited
The Andromeda Study: A Femto-Spacecraft Mission to Alpha Centauri
Andreas M. Hein, Kelvin F. Long, Dan Fries +11
This paper discusses the physics, engineering and mission architecture relating to a gram-sized interstellar probe propelled by a laser beam. The objectives are to design a fly-by…