PROPELLANTS FOR ELECTRICAL PROPULSION ENGINES OF THE CONTACT OR BOMBARDMENT ION TYPE
Abstract
SPECTROMETERS, Power supplies. Research on the materials and methods for producing molecular and colloidal ion beams suitable for use in electrical propulsion devices is discussed. The substances under investigation for production of molecular ions were selected mainly on the basis of expected good ionization characteristics and high structural stability. The experimental techniques and res lts are described. Detailed drawings used for fabrication of a charged colloid generator based on the vapor-jet, rapid-condensation method of colloid preparation with charging by electron bombardment before condensation are presented. The possibilities of using neu ral assemblies of positive ions with negative or electrons as cold, collisionless plasma in JXB acceleration devices are discussed. (Author)
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Aug 01, 1961
- Accession Number
- AD0264784
Entities
People
- A.l. Cox
- J.e. Colwell
Organizations
- Rocketdyne