ACCELERATION OF PLASMAS BY INDUCTIVELY GENERATED ELECTROMAGNETIC FIELDS

Abstract

The theory and experimental behavior of an induction electromagnetic accelerator are presented. The induction accelerator, one example of a general class of electrical systems which can be used to accelerate charged particles and ionized gases, employs a time-varying current in a coil to generate the force-producing electric and magnetic fields. The application of the induction accelerator for space propulsion is of particular interest. (Author)

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Apr 01, 1961
Accession Number
AD0258566

Entities

People

  • David B. Miller

Organizations

  • University of Michigan

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Charged Particles
  • Electromagnetic Fields
  • Gases
  • Ionized Gases
  • Magnetic Fields
  • Particles
  • Space Propulsion

Fields of Study

  • Physics

Readers

  • Plasma Physics / Magnetohydrodynamics
  • Plasma Physics.

Technology Areas

  • Space
  • Space - Hall-Effect Thruster