A Magnetically Enhanced Inductive Discharge Chamber for Electric Propulsion Applications

被引:2
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作者
Foster, J. E. [1 ]
Gillman, Eric D. [1 ]
机构
[1] Univ Michigan, Dept Nucl Engn & Radiol Sci, Ann Arbor, MI 48105 USA
关键词
Antenna; ion engines; ionization; permanent magnets; plasma discharge; radio frequency (RF);
D O I
10.1109/TPS.2008.2001975
中图分类号
O35 [流体力学]; O53 [等离子体物理学];
学科分类号
070204 ; 080103 ; 080704 ;
摘要
A magnetically enhanced inductive discharge was investigated for electric propulsion applications. The high plasma density produced by the source makes it attractive as an ion source for a gridded ion thruster or possibly a standalone ambipolar thruster. The discharge plasma is produced by a compact "stovetop" spiral antenna that is similar to that used in plasma processing sources. Operation on argon to pressures as low as 1 mtorr was demonstrated at powers ranging from 100 to 250 W. Ion current as high as I A was extracted from a 10-cm-diameter device. Plasma properties and ion production efficiency are reported and commented upon.
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页码:2130 / 2140
页数:11
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