Novel concept of laser-plasma microthruster design

F. N. Ljubchenko; A. V. Fedenev; A. N Chumakov; N. A Bosak; V. F Tarasenko; A. N Panchenko

doi:10.1117/12.786659

13 October 2009 Novel concept of laser-plasma microthruster design

F. N. Ljubchenko, A. V. Fedenev, A. N Chumakov, N. A Bosak, V. F Tarasenko, A. N Panchenko

Proceedings Volume 7005, High-Power Laser Ablation VII; 700520 (2009) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.786659
Event: High-Power Laser Ablation 2008, 2008, Taos, New Mexico, United States

Abstract

Problems of laser-plasma thruster development for space applications are analyzed. Results of laboratory research concerning the choice of solid-state laser, operating mode and target material are considered. Characteristics of micro-thruster with diode pumping are discussed.

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F. N. Ljubchenko, A. V. Fedenev, A. N Chumakov, N. A Bosak, V. F Tarasenko, and A. N Panchenko "Novel concept of laser-plasma microthruster design", Proc. SPIE 7005, High-Power Laser Ablation VII, 700520 (13 October 2009); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.786659

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