Nuclear Pulse Propulsion (Score 1)

I went to the AIAA Joint Propulsion Conference and Nuclear Propulsion in space is still alive and well. One of the ideas I remember is the idea to ignite a small complicated speck of nuclear fuel with anti-protons and compressing it with ion beams to make a small explosion that would propel the ship. I personally would believe that nuclear reactor powered plasma engine like the VASMIR engine would be the best. The field of study is soo great I just wish they would fund it more!