The Effect of the 2-Dimensional Magnetic Field Profile in Hall Thrusters

<p>Electric propulsion engines, in particular Hall thrusters, provide the possibility of long-distance, low-cost space travel. The geometrical details of the Hall thrusters, especially the magnetic field prole, are crucial to improving their efficiency. The effect of the magnetic field structure was investigated using a simple, two-dimensional model, assuming axial symmetry. The previous one-dimensional conclusion, namely that the details of the shape of the magnetic field are unimportant, was confirmed. This result has implications for the design of future Hall thruster engines, with an eye toward maximizing their efficiency.</p>

Name thesis:degree_name

Master of Science in Engineering Physics

Level thesis:degree_level

Thesis - Open Access

Discipline thesis:degree_discipline

Physical Sciences

Year

2014

Author dc:creator

• Harvey, Megan Lewis

• magnetic field
• Hall effect
• thrusters
• Aerospace Engineering
• Propulsion and Power
• Space Vehicles

Repository record dc:identifier

https://commons.erau.edu/edt/160

OAI identifier oai:identifier

oai:commons.erau.edu:edt-1159