So far, we estimate the performance of the thruster by using ssome assumption. For more exactly evaluation, thrust measurement by thrust stand is required.
Now, the performance of the thruster is 80 µN at incident power 10 W. Therefore,
we are developing a new configuration thruster.
We are developmng a simulation code in order to analyze detailed internal plasma physics in the thruster.
Depatment of Advanced Energy Engineering Science,
Kyushu University
6-1, 816-8580, Japan, Kasuga