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Electron cyclotron resonant multicusp magnetic field microwave plasma source for electric propulsion

Conference · · AIAA Pap.; (United States)
OSTI ID:6384459
The development of electrodeless microwave ion and plasma sources has been a recent, very active research project at Michigan State University. The results are efficient, compact microwave discharge configurations that operate at low pressures (0.5 mtorr to 100 mtorr) and efficiently produce low energy ions and free radicals and broad ion beams for oxidation, deposition, and etching experiments. The microwave discharge technology developed for these applications may be useful for application in electric propulsion. This paper reviews this microwave applicator technology and indicates how it may be extended to higher power levels and applied to electric propulsion systems. 12 references.
Research Organization:
Michigan State Univ., East Lansing
OSTI ID:
6384459
Report Number(s):
AIAA-Paper-8-1015; CONF-870558-
Conference Information:
Journal Name: AIAA Pap.; (United States)
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English