Kinetic insights into thrust generation and electron transport in a magnetic nozzle
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DOI: 10.1088/1361-6595/ac0a48
Abstract: Axisymmetric fully kinetic particle-in-cell simulations are carried out to study the expansion of plasma in a propulsive magnetic nozzle (MN). The simulation results reveal that the MN can boost the total thrust while the on-axis… read more here.
Keywords: insights thrust; kinetic insights; electron transport; magnetic nozzle ... See more keywords
Kinetic electron cooling in magnetic nozzle: Experiments and modeling
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DOI: 10.1088/1361-6595/acd71c
Abstract: As long-distance space travel requires propulsion systems with greater operational flexibility and lifetimes, there is a growing interest in electrodeless plasma thrusters that offer the opportunity of improved scalability, larger throttleability, running on different propellants,… read more here.
Keywords: magnetic nozzle; kinetic electron; cooling magnetic; plasma ... See more keywords