Optimum isothermal acceleration of a plasma with constant magnetic field
Journal Article
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· AIAA (Am. Inst. Aeron. Astronaut.) J.
On the basis of one-dimensional gasdynamics and the methods of the calculus of variations, a numerical solution was obtained that for given inlet and outlet conditions and constant magnetic field determines the minimum length isothermal crossed-field accelerator. Since the results are presented in a nondimensional form, it is possible to design many MHD accelerators with a variety of operating conditions. By comparing the optimum solution with various other isothermal solutions, it can be shown that considerable reductions in length are possible. The analysis thus indicates that there is much to be gained from improved accelerator design.
- Research Organization:
- Lockheed Missile and Space Co., Palo Alto, Calif.
- Sponsoring Organization:
- USDOE
- NSA Number:
- NSA-17-040166
- OSTI ID:
- 4637620
- Journal Information:
- AIAA (Am. Inst. Aeron. Astronaut.) J., Journal Name: AIAA (Am. Inst. Aeron. Astronaut.) J. Vol. Vol: 1
- Country of Publication:
- Country unknown/Code not available
- Language:
- English
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