Current theory and experimental data on propellant utilization in electron-bombardment ion thrusters are reviewed. Because the majority of investigations have been conducted with mercury, the presentation emphasizes that propellant. The results are presented in as general a form as possible to facilitate use in areas other than space propulsion.


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    Title :

    Maximum propellant utilization in an electron-bombardment thruster.


    Contributors:

    Conference:

    American Physical Society and Brookhaven National Laboratory, Symposium on Ion Sources and Formation of Ion Beams ; 1971 ; Upton, NY


    Publication date :

    1971-10-01


    Type of media :

    Conference paper


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English







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