Fluid models of the slow-dynamics of magnetized, weakly-collisional electrons lead to build
computationally-affordable, long-time simulations of plasma discharges in Hall-effect and …

High-power magnetically shielded Hall thrusters have emerged in recent years to meet the
needs of the next-generation on-orbit servicing and exploration missions. Even though a few …

This Perspective paper deals with an overview of particle-in-cell/Monte Carlo collision
models applied to different plasma-propulsion configurations and scenarios, from …

Experiments and simulations are used to analyze a compact helicon plasma thruster with a
cusp in its internal magnetic field. The former rely on a compensated Langmuir probe and a …

The topology of the applied magnetic field is an important design aspect of Hall thrusters.
For modern Hall thrusters, the magnetic field topology most often features curved lines with a …

The behavior of four algebraic closure models for anomalous electron transport is
investigated using a fluid Hall thruster code. The models, which were selected because they …

Electrostatic probe and thrust balance measurements of a coaxial electron-cyclotron-
resonance plasma thruster with magnetic nozzle are compared against numerical …

A 1D particle-in-cell model of a Hall thruster discharge is used to analyze the effect of a
curved magnetic topology in the radial plasma response and the plasma fluxes to dielectric …

The operation of a 5 kW-class magnetically shielded Hall effect thruster with sinusoidal
modulation of the discharge voltage is investigated through simulations with a 2D …

One-dimensional axial models of the plasma discharge of a Hall thruster provide a valuable
picture of its physical behavior with a small computational effort. Therefore, they are very …