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NASA/DOE advanced thermionic technology program. Progress report No. 28

Technical Report ·
DOI:https://doi.org/10.2172/5008742· OSTI ID:5008742
Surface studies of thermionic emitters and collectors in the surface characterization chamber are described. Plasma studies including converter theory, experimental plasma analyses, and enhanced mode conversion experiments are discussed. Progress in thermionic converter development, the component hardware program, and the combustion-heated thermionic device program are outlined. (WHK)
Research Organization:
Thermo Electron Corp., Waltham, Mass. (USA)
DOE Contract Number:
EY-76-C-02-3056
OSTI ID:
5008742
Report Number(s):
COO-3056-30
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English