Publications and bibliography

Publications

Jean C. Porto, Paul-Quentin Elias, "Axisymmetric Electromagnetic Wave Propagation Computation Using the Constrained Interpolation Profile Scheme with CFL ≥1", Submitted to IEEE Transaction on Antennas and Propagation
K. Holste, P. Dietz, S. Scharmann, K. Keil, T. Henning, D. Zschätzsch, M. Reitemeyer, B. Nauschütt, F. Kiefer, F. Kunze, J. Zorn, C. Heiliger, N. Joshi, U. Probst, R. Thüringer, C. Volkmar, D. Packan, S. Peterschmitt, K. -T. Brinkmann, H.-G. "Ion thrusters for electric propulsion: Scientific issues developing a niche technology into a game changer", Review of Scientific Instruments, 91(6), 061101
Jiménez, Pedro José, "Electromagnetic wave propagation and absorption in electrodeless plasmathrusters" (2018)
A. Sánchez, M. Merino, E. Ahedo, "Parametric analysis and scaling of an ECR plasma thruster", In preparation
A. Sánchez, M. Merino, E. Ahedo, "Parametric analysis of wave-plasma interaction in an ECR plasma thruster", In preparation
A. Sánchez, J. Zhou, M. Merino, E. Ahedo "Self-consistent simulation of a coaxial ECR plasma thruster"to be submitted to Plasma Sources Science and Technology
M. Merino, J. Nuez, E. Ahedo, "Two-dimensional fluid-kinetic model of a propulsive magnetic nozzle", to be submitted to Plasma Sources Science and Technology
S. Correyero, J.Jarrige, D. Packan and E.Ahedo, "Characterization of the plasma beam in the magnetic nozzle of an ECR thruster", Submitted to Plasma Sources Science and Technology
Correyero, S., Merino, M., and Ahedo, E, "Effect of the initial VDFs in magnetic nozzle expansions", 36th International Electric Propulsion Conference, No. IEPC-2019-818, Electric Rocket Propulsion Society, Vienna, Austria, 2019
S Correyero, J Jarrige, D Packan, E Ahedo , "Plasma beam characterization along the magnetic nozzle of an ECR thruster", Plasma Sources Science and Technology
E. Ahedo, S Correyero, J. Navarro, M. Merino, "Macroscopic and parametric study of a kinetic plasma expansion in a paraxial magnetic nozzle", Plasma Sources Science and Technology 29(4)
S. Correyero, M. Merino, Paul-Quentin Elias, J.Jarrige, D.Packan, E. Ahedo, "Characterization of diamagnetism inside an ECR thruster with a diamagnetic loop", Physics of Plasmas26, 053511 (2019)
Théo Vialis, Julien Jarrige, Ane Aanesland, Denis Packan, "Direct Thrust Measurement of an Electron Cyclotron Resonance Plasma Thruster", Journal of Propulsion and Power
J. Zhou, G. Sanchez-Arriaga, E. Ahedo, M. Martínez-Sánchez, and J. Ramos, "Collisional Effects in Non-stationary Plasma Expansions along Convergent-Divergent Magnetic Nozzles", SP2018, Sevilla, Spain.
T. Vialis, Julien Jarrige, Denis Packan "Separate measurement of magnetic and pressure thrust contributions in a magnetic nozzle ECR plasma thruster", SP2018, Sevilla, Spain
S. Peterschmitt, Denis Packan "Waveguide microwave coupling to a magnetic nozzle ECR thruster", SP2018, Sevilla, Spain.
D. Packan, "MINOTOR: Magnetic Nozzle Electron Cyclotron Resonance Thruster", SP2018, Sevilla, Spain.
Sánchez-Villar, A., Zhou, J., Merino, M., Fajardo, P., and Ahedo, E., “PIC-fluid-wave Simulations of the Plasma Discharge in an ECR Plasma Thruster,” 36th International Electric Propulsion Conference, No. IEPC-2019-633, Electric Rocket Propulsion Society,Vienna, Austria, 2019.
Nuez, J., Merino, M., and Ahedo, E., “Fluid-kinetic propulsive magnetic nozzle modelin the fully magnetized limit” 36th International Electric Propulsion Conference, No.IEPC-2019-254, Electric Rocket Propulsion Society, Vienna, Austria, 2019.
S. Peterschmitt, J. C.Porto, P.-Q. Elias, D. Packan "A diffusion model in velocity space to describe the electron dynamics in an ECR plasma thruster with magnetic nozzle" EUCASS2019, EUCASS association, Madrid, Spain, 2019.
G Sánchez-Arriaga, J Zhou, E Ahedo, M Martínez-Sánchez and JJ Ramos, "Kinetic features and non-stationary electron trapping inparaxial magnetic nozzles", Plasma Sources Sci. Technol. 27 (2018) 035002(13pp)
Mario Merino, Alvaro Sanchez-Villary, Eduardo Ahedo, "Wave Propagation and Absorption in ECR Plasma Thrusters", IEPC-2017-105.
Paul-Quentin Elias, "Advances in the kinetic simulation of microwave absorption in an ECR thruster", IEPC-2017-361.
Théo Vialis, Julien Jarrige and Denis Packan, "Geometry optimization and effect of gas propellant in an electron cyclotron resonance plasma thruster", IEPC-2017-378.
Julien Jarrige, Sara Correyero, Paul-Quentin Elias, Denis Packan, "Investigation on the ion velocity distribution in the magnetic nozzle of an ECR plasma thruster using LIF measurements", IEPC-2017-382.
S. Correyero, J. Jarrige, D. Packan, "Measurement of anisotropic plasma properties along the magnetic nozzle expansion of an Electron Cyclotron Resonance Thruster", IEPC-2017-437.
D. Packan, P.Q. Elias, J. Jarrige, "The “MINOTOR” H2020 project for ECR thruster development", IEPC-2017-547.
Mario Merino, Eduardo Ahedo, "2D plasma wave propagation and absorption in electromagnetic plasma thrusters", IEPC-2017.
S. Correyero, J. Jarrige, D.Packan, E. Ahedo, "Ion acceleration in the magnetic nozzle of an ECR thruster: Comparison of experimental measurements with a quasi 1D kinetic model", SP2018
A. Sanchez-Villar, M. Merino, "Advances in Wave-Plasma Modelling in ECR Thrusters", SP2018

Bibliography

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F. Cannat, T. Lafleur, J. Jarrige, P. Chabert, P.-Q. Elias, D. Packan, “Optimization of a coaxial electron cyclotron resonance plasma thruster with an analytical model “, Phys. Plasmas, vol. 22, 053503 (2015).
J. Jarrige, P. Thobois, C. Blanchard, P.-Q. Elias, D. Packan, L. Fallerini, G. Noci, “Thrust measurements of the GAIA mission flight-model cold gas thrusters”, J. Propul. Power, Vol. 30, No.4, 934 (2014).
P.-Q. Elias, “2D fluid model of a magnetized plasma in a closed chamber” ”, 33rd International Electric Propulsion Conference, Washington D.C. (USA), IEPC-2013-139 (2013).
P.-Q. Elias, J. Jarrige, E. Cuchetti, D. Packan, A. Bulit, “Full ion velocity distribution function measurement in an electric thruster, using LIF-based tomographic reconstruction”, 34th International Electric Propulsion Conference, Hyogo-Kobe (Japan), IEPC-2015-235 (2015).
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Ahedo, E., and Navarro, J. "Helicon thruster plasma modeling: Two-dimensional fluid-dynamics and propulsive performances." Physics of Plasmas 20 , 043512 (2013).
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K. Holste, S. Schippers, A. Müller, P. Spädtke, M. Smirnovaand D. Feili(2013): Emittance measurement setup facilitating plasma diagnostic of ion thrusters. IEPC-2013 Proceedings 191.
K. Holste, W. Gärtner, P. E. Köhler, P. Dietz, J. Konrad, S. Schippers, P. J. Klar, A. Müller and P. R. Schreiner(2015): In Search of Alternative Propellants. IEPC-2015 Proceedings 320.
D. Pagano, F. Scortecci, C. Bundesmann, C. Eichhorn, F. Scholze, H. Neumann, H. Leiter, H. Kersten, S. Gauter, R. Wiese, R. Blott, P. J. Klar, K. Holste, B. K. Meyer, S. Mazouffre, A. Bulitand J. Gonzalez delAmo(2015): Qualification of the AEPD System as a Standard On-Ground Toolfor Electric Propulsion Thruster. IEPC-2015 Proceedings363.
M. Piechotka, K. Holste, T. Henning, K. Hannemann, P. J. Klar, V. Nigmatzyanovand A. Neumann (2015): Test procedurefor locally assessing potential risks of sputter damage due to thruster plumes. IEPC-2015 Proceedings 156.
P. J. Klar, K. Hannemann, U. Rickleffsand H. Leiter(2015): Overviewof the researchactivitiesof the RITSAT-project. IEPC-2015 Proceedings89.
Publication at IEPC-2015-224: “Power Processing Unit Activities at Thales Alenia Space Belgium (ETCA)” Eric Bourguignon, Stéphane Fraselle, Thierry Scalaisand Jean-Marc Defise.
Performance evaluation of a 20 kW Hall EffectThruster, S. Zurbach, N. Cornu, P. Lasgorceix, IEPC-2011-020, 2011.
First step towards a next generation of Hall thrusters simulation S. Barral(PAN/IPPT), S. Zurbach, 5th Intal Spacecraft Propulsion Conference, 5-8 May 2008.
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M. Merino & E. Ahedo, "Magnetic Nozzles for Space Plasma Thrusters", published in Encyclopedia of Plasma Technology, volume 2, pages 1329-1351, ISBN 9781466500594 (2016).