Study of the operating parameters of a helicon plasma discharge source using PIC-MCC simulation technique
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DOI: 10.1063/1.5001753
Abstract: In this work, a Particle in Cell-Monte Carlo Collision simulation technique is used to study the operating parameters of a typical helicon plasma source. These parameters mainly include the gas pressure, externally applied static magnetic… read more here.
Keywords: operating parameters; source; helicon plasma; simulation technique ... See more keywords
Direct experimental comparison of krypton and xenon discharge properties in the magnetic nozzle of a helicon plasma source
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DOI: 10.1063/5.0037117
Abstract: Helicon plasma sources currently represent an active field of research in the domain of low-temperature plasmas due to several interesting characteristics for in-space propulsion applications. This work reports direct comparison of krypton and xenon plasma… read more here.
Keywords: plasma; field; source; helicon plasma ... See more keywords
Preliminary design of helicon plasma thruster by means of particle swarm optimization
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DOI: 10.1063/5.0149430
Abstract: Radio-frequency and Helicon Plasma Thrusters have emerged as viable electric propulsion systems due to their high plasma density, thrust density, and useful life. Helicon Plasma Thruster (HPT) is a very attractive technology because it could… read more here.
Keywords: helicon plasma; thruster; design; plasma thruster ... See more keywords
Wave propagation and absorption in a helicon plasma thruster and its plume
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DOI: 10.1088/1361-6595/ac5ecd
Abstract: A two-dimensional, full-wave, frequency domain, cold plasma model is used to study electromagnetic power propagation and absorption in a helicon plasma thruster, including its far plume region and surrounding space. Results show that a fraction… read more here.
Keywords: plasma thruster; propagation absorption; absorption helicon; helicon plasma ... See more keywords
Beam Plasma Characteristics of a Helicon Plasma Source Measured by a Spatially Resolved Optical Emission Spectroscope
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DOI: 10.1109/tps.2020.3000245
Abstract: Beam plasma directly forms the thrust of single-stage helicon plasma thrusters and its properties are the input parameters of the two-stage helicon thruster. Therefore, the spatial distribution of the beam plasma is vital for both… read more here.
Keywords: emission spectroscope; optical emission; beam plasma; helicon plasma ... See more keywords
The Effect of Key Parameters on Power Absorption in Helicon Plasma Sources
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DOI: 10.1109/tps.2020.3003090
Abstract: In recent years, helicon plasma sources have attracted much attention from scientific centers and industry. In this regard, the power coupling is of particular importance for the production of dense plasma in these systems. Therefore,… read more here.
Keywords: plasma sources; power; key parameters; helicon plasma ... See more keywords
High-Density Helicon Plasma Source for Linear Plasma Generators
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DOI: 10.1134/s1063780x21060118
Abstract: Results of experiments on a linear facility with a helicon plasma source operating at a frequency of 13.56 MHz and a power of up to 15 kW are reported. In the experiments, different antennas (coil,… read more here.
Keywords: helicon plasma; plasma source; plasma; density ... See more keywords