Fusion rocket engines speed trip to Mars

The video explains a fusion rocket that could transport a crew to Mars in 30 to 90 days. The rocket pulses once per minute, expelling exhaust at 30 km/s. Solar energy charges capacitors to power the rocket's magnets. Each pulse crushes lithium rings around plasma, creating thrust. The rocket is active for 10% of the trip, half for acceleration and half for deceleration. Unlike chemical rockets, the fusion rocket's fuel is only 50% of its mass, compared to 98% for a Saturn V.

What is the estimated time for a manned crew to reach Mars using the fusion rocket?

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What role does solar energy play in the operation of the fusion rocket?

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How does the fusion rocket generate thrust?

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Explain the operational time of the fusion rocket engine during the voyage to Mars.

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Describe the difference in fuel mass between the fusion rocket and a conventional chemical rocket.

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