Polyatomic Ion-Induced Electron Emission (IIEE) in Electrospray Thrusters
To better characterize the lifetime and performance of electrospray thrusters, electron emission due to electrode impingement by the propellant cation 1-ethyl-3-methylimidazolium (EMI+) has been evaluated with semi-empirical modeling techniques. Results demonstrate that electron emission due to grid...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2020-10-01
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Series: | Aerospace |
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Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2226-4310/7/11/153 |