What is ion propultion and how can it be used. How can we harness ions particles to use for our atvangage?

What is ion propultion and how can it be used. How can we harness ions particles to use for our atvangage

Answer:
This should explain much
NASA tried it during the 60s. The rapid acceleration of charged particles through an electric grid.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/magnetohydr...
Read all about it

http://science.nasa.gov/newhome/headline...
The advantage is that it is capable of producing thrust at great speeds. The problem is the thrust is not much so it takes a long time to generate any speed.

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