Improved performance of electrodeless plasma thrusters for space propulsion

Improved performance of electrodeless plasma thrusters for space propulsion

The magnetic nozzle RF plasma thruster operated in a Mega hpt vacuum chamber at Tohoku University. Credit: Kazunori Takahashi A researcher at Tohoku University has increased the performance of a high-powered electrodeless plasma thruster, bringing us one step closer to exploring deeper in space. Innovations in ground transportation technologies, such as cars, trains, and planes, …

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