Resonance-probe measurements of plasma densities in electric-propulsion plumes

Sven G. Bilén; James M. Haas; Frank S. Gulczinski; Alec D. Gallimore; Julia N. Letoutchaia

doi:10.2514/6.1999-2714

Resonance-probe measurements of plasma densities in electric-propulsion plumes

Sven G. Bilén, James M. Haas, Frank S. Gulczinski, Alec D. Gallimore, Julia N. Letoutchaia

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We are developing a resonance-probe plasma diagnostic that uses a microwave network analyzer for use in electric-propulsion research. To show the feasibility of our resonance-probe implementation, we have measured plasma densities in the plume of the 5-kW-class P5 Hall-effect thruster and compared them to measurements made with a Langmuir probe. Our preliminary work in this area indicates that the resonance-probe technique shows considerable promise. The resonance-probe technique should prove to be a useful tool to support electric-propulsion research since it able to provide high temporal-resolution electron density measurements.

Original language	English (US)
Pages	1-7
Number of pages	7
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.2514/6.1999-2714
State	Published - 1999
Event	35th Joint Propulsion Conference and Exhibit, 1999 - Los Angeles, United States Duration: Jun 20 1999 → Jun 24 1999

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Other	35th Joint Propulsion Conference and Exhibit, 1999
Country/Territory	United States
City	Los Angeles
Period	6/20/99 → 6/24/99

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Energy Engineering and Power Technology
Electrical and Electronic Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Control and Systems Engineering
Aerospace Engineering

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