Modelling of Stationary Plasma Thrusters

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Gerjan Hagelaar · Université Toulouse III - Paul Sabatier

J. Bareilles · Université Toulouse III - Paul Sabatier

Laurent Garrigues · Université Toulouse III - Paul Sabatier

Jean-Pierre Bœuf · Université Toulouse III - Paul Sabatier

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Abstract The discharge in stationary plasma thrusters (SPTs) can be simulated by hybrid discharge models, describing neutrals and ions by the particle in cell technique and electrons by fluid equations, and deducing the electric field from the quasi‐neutrality condition. We discuss the principles, challenges, and benefits of these SPT models. (© 2004 WILEY‐VCH Verlag GmbH & Co. KGaA, Weinheim)

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Plasma Diagnostics and Applications Electrohydrodynamics and Fluid Dynamics Plasma Applications and Diagnostics

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Published in: Contributions to Plasma Physics

Volume 44, Issue 5-6, pp. 529-535

DOI: 10.1002/ctpp.200410075

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