Two-Photon Laser-Induced Fluorescence in a Radiofrequency Ion Thruster Plume in Krypton

What is it about?

Characterizing the plasma in electric propulsion thrusters for space applications, such as ion thrusters, is important to obtain a better understanding of physical processes that take place these devices. Krypton is currently discussed as a propellant. The experimental investigation of the propellant flow in the thruster may help to optimze ion thrusters with respect to their oprational lifetime.

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