The coupling between plasma and e-m fields in the RMT thruster developed at LABEN Proel Tecnologie Division, has been experimentally and theoretically investigated showing interesting features. The high efficiencies obtained when the thruster operates at the optimum magnetic field may be explained by the formation of a resonant cavity mode in the discharge chamber that greatly enhances the ionization rate. © 1999 OPA (Overseas Publishers Association) N.V. Published by license under the Gordon and Breach Science Publishers imprint.
Riccardi, C., Capacci, M. (1999). Standing waves formation as a possible explanation of the RMT ion thruster operation. PLASMA DEVICES AND OPERATIONS, 7(1), 11-32 [10.1080/10519999908228756].
Standing waves formation as a possible explanation of the RMT ion thruster operation
RICCARDI, CLAUDIA;
1999
Abstract
The coupling between plasma and e-m fields in the RMT thruster developed at LABEN Proel Tecnologie Division, has been experimentally and theoretically investigated showing interesting features. The high efficiencies obtained when the thruster operates at the optimum magnetic field may be explained by the formation of a resonant cavity mode in the discharge chamber that greatly enhances the ionization rate. © 1999 OPA (Overseas Publishers Association) N.V. Published by license under the Gordon and Breach Science Publishers imprint.I documenti in IRIS sono protetti da copyright e tutti i diritti sono riservati, salvo diversa indicazione.