This is the first book of a tetralogy named Vortex Evolution.  It comprises The Quantum Elbow, Storm Pilgrim, Quantum Heritage, and Vortex Eye.

An engineer working in aircraft accident investigation takes a physics course to improve his understanding of electronics, and stumbles on an idea.  Over thirty years, that idea develops, and he finally patents his invention, then thinks about applying it to the real world...  but, by this time, he is already nearing retirement age.  An array of his Quantum Elbows can be used as an engine, but produces a violent vortex that makes it unlikely to ever be used widely for aviation purposes.  He looks for specialized applications, and employs a young protege to advance the new technology.  To avoid the atmospheric damage caused by the vortex effect, the QE technology would be best used as a spaceship drive system.  No swirling storms in space!

He finds the ideal ‘niche’ for his invention.  Orbital satellite launches and space-junk destruction become the focus for his small firm, to the ultimate benefit of all people on Earth, because his ‘QE’ technology is cheaper and cleaner than rocket technology – and that damaging vortex does no harm up there.  But his young protege has grander plans...  interstellar plans.

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