Abstract:The sections in this article are
Background
Work Function
Modes of Operation
Conversion Efficiency
Types of Thermionic Converters
Engineering Aspects of Thermionic Conversion
Application to Space Electric Power Generation
Application to Terrestrial Space… Show more
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