Configuration of a Wall-less Hall Thruster (IMAGE)

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Configuration of a Wall-less Hall Thruster

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(Left) Basic configuration of a wall-less Hall thruster: the anode is simply moved at the channel exit plane. The magnetic field lines intercept the anode. (Right) Optimized wall-less design: the magnetic field lines are parallel to the anode.

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Julien Vaudolon

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