Continuous-wave laser thruster experiment

被引:9
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作者
Toyoda, K [1 ]
Komurasaki, K [1 ]
Arakawa, Y [1 ]
机构
[1] Univ Tokyo, Bunkyo Ku, Tokyo 1138656, Japan
关键词
laser propulsion; laser-sustained plasma; plasma; thruster performance;
D O I
10.1016/S0042-207X(00)00255-4
中图分类号
T [工业技术];
学科分类号
08 ;
摘要
This paper reports the results of fundamental experiments on a continuous-wave CO, laser thruster. The laser-sustained plasma (LSP) was maintained in the pressure ranging from 2 to 7 atm with a laser power level of more than 300 W. The location of LSP can be controlled by adjusting laser power and focus position. Thruster performance was evaluated by measuring thrust using a simple thrust stand equipped with a load-cell sensor. Energy balance in the thruster was clarified by measuring heat loss and transparent laser loss. (C) 2000 Elsevier Science Ltd. All rights reserved.
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页码:63 / 72
页数:10
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