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Typical embodiments of the invention can be used for photon generation, plasma containment or for atmospheric and/or space vehicle propulsion. Illustratively, a large dome of insulating material supports an array of smaller insulating domes. Conducting electrodes that are embedded in the external su

Typical embodiments of the invention can be used for photon generation, plasma containment or for atmospheric and/or space vehicle propulsion. Illustratively, a large dome of insulating material supports an array of smaller insulating domes. Conducting electrodes that are embedded in the external surfaces of these smaller domes are coupled to a high frequency alternating current. The electrical potential on these electrodes produces ionization in the medium external to the dome array. The ions, charged with a potential that is the same as electrode voltage, are repelled from the dome array in a preferred direction. This action establishes a resultant force that can be used to drive the array through the medium in a direction opposite to that of the ions. The ionization phenomena produced in accordance with the described technique also generates abundant photons.

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An ionization system comprising an electrically insulating dome, a plurality of electrodes embedded in said dome and having protruding hemispherical portions, a plurality of cones protruding from each of said hemispherical portions, and conductor means for coupling power to said electrodes.

An ionization system comprising an electrically insulating dome, a plurality of electrodes embedded in said dome and having protruding hemispherical portions, a plurality of cones protruding from each of said hemispherical portions, and conductor means for coupling power to said electrodes.