An Alfvenic reconnecting plasmoid thruster

Ebrahimi, F

Ebrahimi, F (corresponding author), Princeton Univ, Princeton Plasma Phys Lab, Princeton, NJ 08544 USA.; Ebrahimi, F (corresponding author), Princeton Univ, Dept Astrophys Sci, Princeton, NJ 08544 USA.

JOURNAL OF PLASMA PHYSICS, 2020; 86 (6):

Abstract

A new concept for the generation of thrust for space propulsion is introduced. Energetic thrust is generated in the form of plasmoids (confined plasma......

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