Effect of energy input on the discharge characteristics of a microcathode arc thruster
Tianyuan Ji, Liqiu Wei, Zexin Liu, Haochen Ma, Wei Xi, Ji Li, Hong Li, Yongjie Ding
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PlumeArc (geometry)ThrustPropulsionIonizationVoltageCathodeElectric arcMechanicsElectrically powered spacecraft propulsionAerospace engineeringAtomic physicsMaterials sciencePhysicsElectrical engineeringIonElectrodeMechanical engineeringEngineeringMeteorologyQuantum mechanicsPlasma Diagnostics and ApplicationsVacuum and Plasma ArcsSemiconductor materials and devices