Evaluation of a New Kind of Z-Pinch-Based Space Propulsion Engine: Theoretical Foundations and Design of a Proof-of-Concept Experiment
This paper explores a recently proposed scalable z-pinch-based space propulsion engine in greater detail. This concept involves a “modified plasma focus with a tapered anode that transports current from a pulsed power source to a consumable portion of the anode in the form of a hypodermic needle tub...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2024-12-01
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| Series: | Plasma |
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| Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2571-6182/7/4/52 |