[HTML][HTML] Space micropropulsion systems for Cubesats and small satellites: From proximate targets to furthermost frontiers
Rapid evolution of miniaturized, automatic, robotized, function-centered devices has
redefined space technology, bringing closer the realization of most ambitious interplanetary …
redefined space technology, bringing closer the realization of most ambitious interplanetary …
Latest progress in Hall thrusters plasma modelling
In the last 30 years, numerical models have revealed different physical mechanisms
involved in the Hall thruster functioning leading to a bridge between analytical …
involved in the Hall thruster functioning leading to a bridge between analytical …
[HTML][HTML] Perspectives, frontiers, and new horizons for plasma-based space electric propulsion
There are a number of pressing problems mankind is facing today that could, at least in part,
be resolved by space systems. These include capabilities for fast and far-reaching …
be resolved by space systems. These include capabilities for fast and far-reaching …
[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 …
Theory for the anomalous electron transport in Hall effect thrusters. I. Insights from particle-in-cell simulations
Using a 1D particle-in-cell simulation with perpendicular electric, E 0, and magnetic, B 0,
fields, and modelling the azimuthal direction (ie, the E 0× B 0 direction), we study the cross …
fields, and modelling the azimuthal direction (ie, the E 0× B 0 direction), we study the cross …
Fluid theory and simulations of instabilities, turbulent transport and coherent structures in partially-magnetized plasmas of E x B discharges
Partially-magnetized plasmas with magnetized electrons and non-magnetized ions are
common in Hall thrusters for electric propulsion and magnetron material processing devices …
common in Hall thrusters for electric propulsion and magnetron material processing devices …
[HTML][HTML] Drifting localization of ionization runaway: Unraveling the nature of anomalous transport in high power impulse magnetron sputtering
A Anders, P Ni, A Rauch - Journal of Applied Physics, 2012 - pubs.aip.org
The plasma over a magnetron's erosion “racetrack” is not azimuthally uniform but
concentrated in distinct dense ionization zones which move in the E× B direction with about …
concentrated in distinct dense ionization zones which move in the E× B direction with about …
[HTML][HTML] Full fluid moment model for low temperature magnetized plasmas
A one-dimensional full fluid moment model is developed to study shear-induced electron
transport in low-temperature, partially magnetized plasmas. Ions and electrons are treated …
transport in low-temperature, partially magnetized plasmas. Ions and electrons are treated …
[HTML][HTML] Parametric investigation of azimuthal instabilities and electron transport in a radial-azimuthal E× B plasma configuration
Partially magnetized low-temperature plasmas (LTP) in an E× B configuration, where the
applied magnetic field is perpendicular to the self-consistent electric field, have become …
applied magnetic field is perpendicular to the self-consistent electric field, have become …
The role of electron induced secondary electron emission from SiO2 surfaces in capacitively coupled radio frequency plasmas operated at low pressures
The effects of electron induced secondary electron (SE) emission from SiO 2 electrodes in
single-frequency capacitively coupled plasmas (CCPs) are studied by particle-in-cell/Monte …
single-frequency capacitively coupled plasmas (CCPs) are studied by particle-in-cell/Monte …