High-Density Helicon Plasma Sources: Basics and Application to Electrodeless Electric Propulsion

The development of unique, high-density helicon plasma sources is described. Characterization of the largest and the smallest source sizes is made along with a discussion of particle production efficiency using Ar gas. Next, we describe an application of helicon sources to plasma propulsion using a...

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Published in:Fusion science and technology 2013-05, Vol.63 (1T), p.164-167
Main Authors: Shinohara, S., Tanikawa, T., Hada, T., Funaki, I., Nishida, H., Matsuoka, T., Otsuka, F., Shamrai, K. P., Rudenko, T. S., Nakamura, T., Mishio, A., Ishii, H., Teshigahara, N., Fujitsuka, H., Waseda, S.
Format: Article
Language:English
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BASIC (programming language)
Electric propulsion
Electrodes
Particle production
Plasma propulsion
Thrusters
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Summary:The development of unique, high-density helicon plasma sources is described. Characterization of the largest and the smallest source sizes is made along with a discussion of particle production efficiency using Ar gas. Next, we describe an application of helicon sources to plasma propulsion using a new advanced concept without any eroding electrodes, as a review of our Helicon Electrodeless Advanced Thruster (HEAT) project.
ISSN:1536-1055
1943-7641
DOI:10.13182/FST13-A16896