Demonstration of High-Temperature Superconducting Applied field Magnetoplasmadynamic Thrusters
Jinxing Zheng,
haiyang liu,
Yifan Du
et al.
Abstract:Propelling the future of space exploration, electric propulsion stands as a transformative force, showcasing high efficiency, reliability, and environmental consciousness in comparison to conventional chemical propulsion. The applied field MPD thruster, as an electric propulsion device, can produce high thrust and impulse, provided that some known issues (such as cathode lifespan, cooling system, high payload, and theoretical challenges) hindering efficiency are addressed.
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