Radioactive magnetism as propulsion

[Grand1]

Radiomagnetism or radioactive magnetism. Has any research been done on this phenomenon as a source of propulsion. Are we thinking too small? Can the various levels of radioactivity affect magnetic propulsion by increasing its magnitude. What would be required to observe this on a large scale? Would it need to be done in space?

 

[Vanadium 50]

I don't think there is any such thing as "radioactive magnetism".

 

[Relay]

I've never heard of "radioactive magnetism" also. I have always wondered if somebody has ever built an electromagnet with a radioactive core. Will the magnetic field encourage fission?

 

[jtbell]

Google searches on "radiomagnetism" and "radioactive magnetism" didn't turn up anything useful.

 

[threadmark]

Yes there has already been successful research into electromagnetic radiation propulsion. I’m sorry I can’t give you the name because it was a wile ago when I read about this. It was a satellite propelled from electromagnetic radiation (gamma rays) to very slowly accelerate a probe. From what I remember it was very little acceleration and could not be piloted because of the exposure to harmful rays. I can’t give you any more info than that sorry. TM