Low-frequency oscillations in Hall thrusters

In this paper, we summarize the research development of low-frequency oscillations in the last few decades. The findings of physical mechanism, characteristics and stabilizing methods of low-frequency oscillations are discussed. It shows that it is unreasonable and incomplete to model an ionization...

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Published inChinese physics B Vol. 24; no. 5; pp. 117 - 126
Main Author 魏立秋 韩亮 于达仁 郭宁
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published 01.05.2015
Subjects
Formations
Hall thrusters
Instability
Ionization
Oscillations
Stability
不稳定
低频振荡
推进器
物理机制
特性
电动力学
研究开发
调查结果
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Summary:In this paper, we summarize the research development of low-frequency oscillations in the last few decades. The findings of physical mechanism, characteristics and stabilizing methods of low-frequency oscillations are discussed. It shows that it is unreasonable and incomplete to model an ionization region separately to analyze the physical mechanism of low-frequency oscillations. Electro-dynamics as well as the formation conditions of ionization distribution play an important role in characteristics and stabilizing of low-frequency oscillations. Understanding the physical mechanism and characteristics of low- frequency oscillations thoroughly and developing a feasible method stabilizing this instability are still important research subjects.
Bibliography:In this paper, we summarize the research development of low-frequency oscillations in the last few decades. The findings of physical mechanism, characteristics and stabilizing methods of low-frequency oscillations are discussed. It shows that it is unreasonable and incomplete to model an ionization region separately to analyze the physical mechanism of low-frequency oscillations. Electro-dynamics as well as the formation conditions of ionization distribution play an important role in characteristics and stabilizing of low-frequency oscillations. Understanding the physical mechanism and characteristics of low- frequency oscillations thoroughly and developing a feasible method stabilizing this instability are still important research subjects.
low-frequency oscillations, plasma discharge, Hall thrusters
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ISSN:1674-1056
2058-3834
1741-4199
DOI:10.1088/1674-1056/24/5/055201