The dynamics of xenon atoms and ions expanding in the magnetic nozzle (MN) of a helicon
plasma thruster is studied by means of near-infrared laser-induced fluorescence …

This thesis is dedicated to the development of several diagnostics for the characterization of
electric propulsion devices in general and of RF and helicon plasma thrusters in particular …

The dynamics of atoms and ions expanding in the magnetic nozzle of a Helicon plasma
thruster is experimentally studied by means of near-infrared laser-induced fluorescence …

Faraday cups (FCs) are widely employed in electric propulsion to measure ion currents. In
the case of electrodeless plasma thrusters, the typically lower ion energies and larger …

This work presents direct thrust measurements in a Helicon Plasma Thruster breadboard
model, developed in the frame of the HIPATIA-H2020 Project. Thrust is measured for a wide …

This thesis delves into the design of a waveguide Electron Cyclotron Resonance Thruster
prototype, the experimental characterization of its plasma discharge and plume, and the …

Electrodeless plasma thrusters represent a new class of electric space propulsion
possessing a number of interesting features. Their current-free nature and lack of plasma …

A self-consistent simulation of the plasma transport and electromagnetic fields for the
helicon plasma thruster prototype HPT03 is presented. A hybrid particle-in-cell/fluid …