Current-voltage measurements in a supersonic mhd generator with an arc heated argon plasma.
Current-voltage characteristics in supersonic MHD GENERATOR with arc-heated argon plasma indicate two modes of discharge
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Current-voltage characteristics in supersonic MHD GENERATOR with arc-heated argon plasma indicate two modes of discharge
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