NASA NTRS · 19920000410
Magnetic Lens For Plasma Engine
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.
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Sercel, Joel C.. 1992-07-01. Magnetic Lens For Plasma Engine. https://ntrs.nasa.gov/citations/19920000410
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