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View article: Effects of a magnetic discontinuity in a modified Advanced Cusp Field Thruster
Effects of a magnetic discontinuity in a modified Advanced Cusp Field Thruster Open
Deviations from the ideal magnetic configuration in a modified Advanced Cusp Field Thruster (ACFT) without cylindrical symmetry are examined to understand their effect on electron behavior and thruster performance. Spatially resolved measu…
View article: Development and Iodine Testing of a Novel C12A7 Electride Planar Hollow Cathode
Development and Iodine Testing of a Novel C12A7 Electride Planar Hollow Cathode Open
Iodine exhibits promising characteristics as a propellant for electric propulsion (EP) systems. Its performance is comparable to xenon, yet it offers significant cost advantages. Moreover, it can be stored in a compact solid state and easi…
View article: Review on the current state of iodine compatible neutralizers
Review on the current state of iodine compatible neutralizers Open
The rising deployment numbers of electric propulsion systems and the increased price of noble gas propellants have created the demand for alternative propellants. Iodine is a very promising candidate, which has already been successfully de…
View article: Endurance testing and characterization of a novel candidate for CubeSat propulsion: The Advanced Cusp Field Thruster (ACFT)
Endurance testing and characterization of a novel candidate for CubeSat propulsion: The Advanced Cusp Field Thruster (ACFT) Open
In recent years, there has been a notable push for cost reduction in space applications, aligning with the growing interest in CubeSats. To unlock their full capabilities, propulsion is essential for executing complex missions. However, ma…
View article: Corrosion of metal parts on satellites by iodine exposure in space
Corrosion of metal parts on satellites by iodine exposure in space Open
Iodine becomes increasingly popular as alternative propellant for electric propulsion (EP) systems offering several advantages over established xenon. However, iodine is also a reactive and corrosive element. Thus, a careful material selec…
View article: Self-mode-locked vertical-external-cavity surface-emitting laser
Self-mode-locked vertical-external-cavity surface-emitting laser Open
Ultrashort laser pulses from vertical-external-cavity surface-emitting lasers (VECSELs) have been receiving much attention in the semiconductor laser community since the first demonstration of sub-ps-pulsed devices more than a decade ago. …