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.
Maximum propellant utilization in an electron-bombardment thruster.
American Physical Society and Brookhaven National Laboratory, Symposium on Ion Sources and Formation of Ion Beams ; 1971 ; Upton, NY
1971-10-01
Conference paper
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English
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