[HTML][HTML] Physics of E× B discharges relevant to plasma propulsion and similar technologies
This paper provides perspectives on recent progress in understanding the physics of
devices in which the external magnetic field is applied perpendicular to the discharge …
devices in which the external magnetic field is applied perpendicular to the discharge …
Spokes in high power impulse magnetron sputtering plasmas
High-power impulse magnetron sputtering is a deposition technique where a metal
magnetron target is sputtered in a high-density plasma to synthesise thin layers with …
magnetron target is sputtered in a high-density plasma to synthesise thin layers with …
On the mechanism of ionization oscillations in Hall thrusters
Low-frequency ionization oscillations involving plasma and neutral density (breathing
modes) are the most violent perturbations in Hall thrusters for electric propulsion. Because of …
modes) are the most violent perturbations in Hall thrusters for electric propulsion. Because of …
Self-organization, structures, and anomalous transport in turbulent partially magnetized plasmas with crossed electric and magnetic fields
Self-organization and anomalous transport in gradient-drift driven turbulence in partially
magnetized plasmas with crossed electric and magnetic fields is demonstrated in two …
magnetized plasmas with crossed electric and magnetic fields is demonstrated in two …
Experimental characterization of Hall thruster breathing mode dynamics
ET Dale, BA Jorns - Journal of Applied Physics, 2021 - pubs.aip.org
The dynamic properties of the Hall thruster breathing mode are investigated experimentally.
Non-invasive time-resolved laser diagnostics are combined with a quasi-one-dimensional …
Non-invasive time-resolved laser diagnostics are combined with a quasi-one-dimensional …
The interaction between ion transit-time and electron drift instabilities and their effect on anomalous electron transport in Hall thrusters
Recent simulations and experiments have observed a transition from short to long-
wavelength azimuthal instabilities that leads to enhanced electron transport in Hall thrusters …
wavelength azimuthal instabilities that leads to enhanced electron transport in Hall thrusters …
Mode transitions in a magnetically shielded Hall thruster. I. Experimentally informed model
An experimental evaluation is presented of a two-equation model for the low frequency (, 25
kHz), large amplitude (. 100% of mean) discharge oscillations exhibited by a 9-kW class …
kHz), large amplitude (. 100% of mean) discharge oscillations exhibited by a 9-kW class …
Hall thruster operation with externally driven breathing mode oscillations
The discharge and plasma plume characteristics of the cylindrical Hall thruster were studied
in regimes with external modulations of the applied voltage. It is found that the amplitude …
in regimes with external modulations of the applied voltage. It is found that the amplitude …
Experimental evidence of various mode numbers of azimuthal waves in an Penning source for semiconductor processing
This study presents the first experimental evidence for the existence of various mode
numbers of azimuthal waves in an E× B Penning source used for semiconductor processing …
numbers of azimuthal waves in an E× B Penning source used for semiconductor processing …
[PDF][PDF] Prediction and mitigation of the mode transition in a magnetically shielded Hall thruster at high-specific impulse and low power
The mode transitions of discharge current oscillations in a 9-kW class magnetically shielded
Hall thruster are experimentally and theoretically investigated. It has been found that when a …
Hall thruster are experimentally and theoretically investigated. It has been found that when a …