NDLI: Simulations on the influence of the spatial distribution of source electrons on the plasma in a cusped-field thruster

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Author	Brandt, Tim Trottenberg, Thomas Groll, Rodion Jansen, Frank Hey, Franz Georg Johann, Ulrich Kersten, Holger Braxmaier, Claus
Copyright Year	2015
Abstract	We present results from simulations on the influence of source electrons on the plasma properties in a magnetic cusps environment. Our simulations are based on the VSim/Vorpal particle-in-cell plasma simulation package. Magnetic cusps are a typical feature of High Efficiency Multistage Plasma Thrusters (HEMPTs). This research is part of an effort to downscale a HEMPT to thrust levels in the μN and sub-μN regime. The aim is to fulfill the requirements of upcoming formation flight satellites and probes. Those missions demand very precise attitude control. In order to get the necessary insight, the plasma of a section of the HEMPT discharge chamber is simulated with idealized boundary conditions. The results for such a section at two different distributions of source electrons are shown. A significant increase of the overall ion number is recognized for one of the distributions. Comparisons with published similar simulations are made. Factors that should be important for improvements of this thruster type are highlighted.
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Ending Page	7
Page Count	7
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ISSN	14346060
Journal	The European Physical Journal D - Atomic, Molecular, Optical and Plasma Physics
Volume Number	69
Issue Number	6
e-ISSN	14346079
Language	English
Publisher	Springer Berlin Heidelberg
Publisher Date	2015-06-04
Publisher Place	Berlin, Heidelberg
Access Restriction	One Nation One Subscription (ONOS)
Subject Keyword	Plasma Physics Atomic, Molecular, Optical and Plasma Physics Physical Chemistry Quantum Physics Quantum Information Technology, Spintronics Spectroscopy/Spectrometry Nonlinear Dynamics
Content Type	Text
Resource Type	Article
Subject	Atomic and Molecular Physics, and Optics

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