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Magnetic Lens For Plasma Engine

Authors :
Sercel, Joel C
Source :
NASA Tech Briefs. 16(7)
Publication Year :
1992
Publisher :
United States: NASA Center for Aerospace Information (CASI), 1992.

Abstract

Low-field electromagnet coils placed downstream of plasma engine, polarized oppositely to higher-field but smaller radius coil in nozzle of engine, reduces divergence of plasma jet, thereby increasing efficiency of engine. Concept tested by computer simulation based on simplified mathematical model of plasma, engine, and coils.

Subjects

Subjects :
Physical Sciences

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
0145319X
Volume :
16
Issue :
7
Database :
NASA Technical Reports
Journal :
NASA Tech Briefs
Publication Type :
Report
Accession number :
edsnas.19920000410
Document Type :
Report