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Temperature distributions in hollow cathode emittersHollow cathodes used as electron sources in ion engines and Hall thrusters rely on the maintenance of a low work function barium adsorbate layer on the interior surface of the emitter.
Document ID
20060043618
Acquisition Source
Jet Propulsion Laboratory
Document Type
Conference Paper
External Source(s)
Authors
Polk, James
Marrese, Colleen
Dang, Lisa
Thornber, Ben
Johnson, Lee
Date Acquired
August 23, 2013
Publication Date
July 1, 2004
Subject Category
Spacecraft Propulsion And Power
Meeting Information
Meeting: Joint Propulsion Conference
Location: Ft. Lauderdale, FL
Country: United States
Start Date: July 1, 2004
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Other
Keywords
cathodes
ion engines

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