Description

The image is a diagram that explains the process of laser sailing. It shows the different stages of the process, starting with the laser beam being emitted from the spacecraft. The beam then travels through the atmosphere, where it interacts with the Earth's atmosphere, creating a plasma cloud. The plasma cloud is then used to propel the spacecraft, with the help of the Earth's magnetic field. The diagram also shows the energy transfer between the laser and the plasma cloud, as well as the energy transfer between the plasma cloud and the spacecraft. The image is labeled with various terms and numbers, making it easy to understand the process.