Vacuum arc plasma thrusters with inductive energy storage driver
US7518085B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 31, 2006 |
| Grant date | Apr 14, 2009 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 31, 2026 |
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- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH05H1/54
- WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A plasma thruster with a cylindrical inner and cylindrical outer electrode generates plasma particles from the application of energy stored in an inductor to a surface suitable for the formation of a plasma and expansion of plasma particles. The plasma production results in the generation of charged particles suitable for generating a reaction force, and the charged particles are guided by a magnetic field produced by the same inductor used to store the energy used to form the plasma.
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