Initial results on high enthalpy plasma generation in a magnetized coaxial source

摘要: Initial investigation on high enthalpy plasma stream generation in the North Carolina State University Coaxial Plasma Source (CPS) facility is presented. Tenuous, yet enthalpy, flows are produced from this Magnetized Gun (MCG) which allow laboratory study of streams with a wide variety applications. The applicability includes, but not limited to, advanced thrusters for electric space propulsion, astrophysical jets and critical ionization phenomena, magnetic fusion compact toroid devices tokamak fueling, large scale etching deposition, etc.