The IEEE International Conference on Plasma Science (ICOPS) took place in Santa Fe, New Mexico, on May 21-25. Pedro Jimenez gave two presentations on the results of the ZARATHUSTRA project, highlighting the progress made on experiments and simulations of magnetic nozzles and the magnetic arch plasma expansion. The conference was also a great opportunity to exchange ideas and interact with experts in plasma science.
New paper: thrust measurements of a waveguide electron cyclotron resonance thruster
Our new research paper "Thrust measurements of a waveguide electron cyclotron resonance thruster" just got published in the Journal of Applied Physics. We are especially happy that it was also selected by the editor as "Editor's Pick"! For this work, direct thrust...