Abstract Development of electrodeless radiofrequency plasma thrusters, eg, a helicon
thruster, has been one the of challenging topics for future high-power and long-lived electric …

Many different gas discharges and plasmas exhibit bistable states under a given set of
conditions, and the history-dependent hysteresis that is manifested by intensive quantities of …

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 …

Abstract Development of a magnetic nozzle radiofrequency (rf) plasma thruster has been
one of challenging topics in space electric propulsion technologies. The thruster typically …

A concept for plasma detachment in a magnetic nozzle is developed based on the
detachment region which is found to decrease with the taper angle of the coils employed in …

Two dimensional profiles of electron temperature are measured inside and downstream of a
radiofrequency plasma thruster source having a magnetic nozzle and being immersed in …

Magnetic nozzle appears to be a practical solution for prolonged space missions. For
efficient handling of the spaceship, an in-flight solution to customize the thrust from the …

Magnetic nozzles with their contactless feature have opened new grounds for long-distance
space travels. For quicker mission completions along with improving system reliability, it …

Ion optics are crucial components of ion thrusters and the study of the different ion extraction
solutions used since the beginning of the electric propulsion era is essential to understand …

The polytropic index of free electrons expanding in a magnetic nozzle of varying strength is
experimentally investigated under a nearly zero electric field, allowing all the electrons to …